Marshal Joffre pointing and exclaiming
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Marshal Joffre pointing and exclaiming
JOFFRE A LA MARNE - plaque in relief showing Marshal Joffre pointing and exclaiming Et maintenant en avant !. Louis Octave Mattei, Born C. 1880. French Sculptor And Engraver Of Medals. Studied Under Tonnelier And Exhibited At The Salon Des Artistes Francais
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Artistes Avant Born Commemorative Engraver Exhibited Francais Joffre Marne Marshal Mattei Medals Octave Plaque Pointing Salon Sculptor Studied Topographical Under Ware Exclaiming Tonnelier
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Joffre at the Marne: A Moment of Triumph in French Military History This striking relief plaque captures the iconic moment when Marshal Joseph Joffre, the French commander-in-chief during World War I, exhorted his troops to advance at the Battle of the Marne in September 1914. The image of Joffre, with his hand extended and index finger pointing forward, accompanied by the exclamation "Et maintenant en avant!" (And now, forward!), became a symbol of French determination and resilience during the early stages of the war. The plaque was created by the French sculptor and engraver Louis Octave Mattei, born around 1880. Mattei studied under the renowned sculptor Alfred-Auguste Tonnelier and exhibited his works at the Salon des Artistes Français. His expertise in sculpture and engraving led him to create numerous medals commemorating significant events in French military history, including the Battle of the Marne. The topographical commemorative ware depicted in this plaque is a testament to the historical significance of the Battle of the Marne, which marked a turning point in the war. The German advance on Paris was halted, and the Allied forces were able to counterattack, pushing the Germans back and securing the Marne River line. This victory prevented the capture of Paris and is considered a major milestone in the eventual Allied victory in World War I. This plaque, with its intricate relief detail and powerful imagery, serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and tenacity displayed by Marshal Joffre and the French forces during the Battle of the Marne. It is a valuable historical artifact that captures an essential moment in the annals of military history.
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