French Antique WWI Brass Vide-Poche

Object characteristics:

• Design: The relief depicts a French soldier wearing a helmet in battle, fighting or aiming at the German eagle.
• Function: A vide-poche (literally 'empty pocket') was used to hold small items from pockets, such as keys or coins.
• Dating & Origin: Often made as a patriotic souvenir or commemorative item around World War I, though similar pieces were later passed down in the context of World War II or as a token of gratitude to liberators.
• Material: Usually cast brass or bronze, with a weight of around 400 grams and dimensions of approximately 17 x 11 cm.