Medal Jean Grandel shot by the Nazis – Signed by Bancel
Bronze
Weight: 75,7 g
Diameter: 51 mm
History: Communist activist, elected in 1934 mayor of Gennevilliers, he was shot on October 22, 1941 by the Nazis with 26 other of his comrades including Guy Môquet.
Obverse:
Front bust of Jean Grandel.
Circular inscription: JEAN GRANDEL FUSILLE PAR LES NAZIS
1891 – 1941
Signature: BANCEL
Reverse:
Circular inscriptions:
VILLE DE GENNEVILLIERS
PROGRES LIBERTE PAIX
In the center, two open hands let out a dove of peace with in the background the town hall of Gennevilliers by the architect Georges Auzolle, built in 1977 (the medal is therefore after this date).
Edge:
Cornucopia punch (Paris Mint) + BRONZE
