Harri
CHEVALIER
Age: 51
Localisation: PORI, FINLAND
Thème: Legion Etrangere
Date d'inscription: 26/02/2008
Nombre de messages: 355
 | | Sujet: Re: DefNat Francaise Dim 28 Déc - 16:26 | |
| Hello  and very late thanks to Jean-Phy for a good link, especially as this soldier was serving in the Legion. Another question concerning the front side figure of the DefNat medal. I know that it is based on Rude's relief Marseillaise in the Arc of Triumf, but as I do not know the folkloristic backround of the relief, I have to ask what are those animals on top of the female figures head. In un-official versions there seems to be a "Coq Gauloise" symbolizing alertness or readiness for battle (I have done some studies, you see). But in official version of MP there seems to be an small mammal. What is the meanin or what is it symbolizing? Cordialement, Harri. |
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Bison
Modérateur
Age: 51
Localisation: Presque au Pôle Nord
Thème: Médailles
Date d'inscription: 03/09/2006
Nombre de messages: 7702
| | Sujet: Re: DefNat Francaise Dim 28 Déc - 16:42 | |
| Hi Harri In the unofficial version you find the exact representation of the Marseillaise by Rude, with the fighting 'coq' on the hat.  In the official version, you find the Republic (the very sexy woman  ), with its hat, a "bonnet phrygien", which is a legendary French revolutionary hat... and the fighting coq has disappeared  I don't know why (too warrior ?). Moreover, yo can see a complete 'bonnet phrygien' on the reverse of the def'nat medal.    Regards Bison
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Harri
CHEVALIER
Age: 51
Localisation: PORI, FINLAND
Thème: Legion Etrangere
Date d'inscription: 26/02/2008
Nombre de messages: 355
| | Sujet: Re: DefNat Francaise Dim 28 Déc - 17:09 | |
| Hello Bison,
and thanks for answer with good pictures. I agree what you said abour the female figure, is it also Marianne as it seems to be representing the Repuliqie, but I also like the eyes of Miss Smurff.
Still wondering what animal is on top of the bonnet Phrygien in the official version and why?
Best Regards, Harri. |
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Chris Boonzaier
Décoré de la Médaille de l'Ordre
Age: 42
Localisation: Allemagne
Date d'inscription: 13/02/2007
Nombre de messages: 163
| | Sujet: Re: DefNat Francaise Dim 28 Déc - 17:33 | |
| Servus! My vote for the worst Marianne? This one for sure! I heard the man who did the design has worked for 30 years at the "Park Astrix" doing publicity posters.... Best Chris  |
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Bison
Modérateur
Age: 51
Localisation: Presque au Pôle Nord
Thème: Médailles
Date d'inscription: 03/09/2006
Nombre de messages: 7702
| | Sujet: Re: DefNat Francaise Dim 28 Déc - 19:06 | |
| Hi Chris and Harri I made a mistake. The big bird on the hat of the 'Marseillaise' is not a cock. It is a fury, a mythical animal standing for French hate and furor (YEEEES!!!!) The gentle cock is laying quietly near the right wing of the 'Marseillaise'. We French are always accused to be the trouble of Europe (and sometimes of the world )... it is wrong! It is the fault of the fury! La furia francese!   Yours, furiously Bison |
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