The Tanks

Medalist: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon French

20th century

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Title: The Tanks
Artist: Medalist: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (French, 1878–1951)
Date: 20th century
Culture: French
Medium: Bronze, struck
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of Frederick H. Cone, 1922
Object Number: 22.21.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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