Gilberte de Courgenay

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Gilberte de Courgenay is a symbolic figure in Swiss history, known as an icon of spiritual national defense during World War II. Her legacy is rooted in her role as a comforting presence for Swiss soldiers stationed at the border, particularly through the 1941 film that immortalized her story. The Military Museum in Full-Reuenthal features a 'Soldatenstube' named in her honor, reflecting her significance in Swiss military heritage.