Antique French Gilded Bronze Medal Bas-Relief, Charity, Family, Signed, WWI

Description: Antique French Gilded Bronze Medal Bas-Relief, Charity, Signed, WWI Both sides of this antique French gilded bronze medal are designed in bas-relief. The front shows a woman giving alms to a poor family. The back shows a wreath of oak and laurel branches surrounding the words “Ville d’Agen. Œuvres de la guerre 1914. Mme C. Trouille ”. This medal is signed “Ch. Pillet” and “A. Desaide Edit.”. Charles Pillet (1869-1960), French medal designer, Prix de Rome in 1890, won awards at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in1900. Alphonse Desaide (1851-1904), was a French medal designer and medal publisher in Paris. The medal is also signed “Arthus-Bertrand”, the name of a manufacturer of flags, insignias, and military and civilian medals. Founded in the 19th century, the Arthus-Bertrand company still exists today in Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood in Paris, near the famous Deux Magots Café. The edge is marked with the word “Bronze” along with the maker’s mark of the founder. In very good condition with the exception of faint scratches and lovely aged patina, this medal will add a be an authentic addition to your collection! Dimensions Diameter: 1 5/8 inches (4.10 cm) Weight: 1.15 ounces (32 gr.) ---------------------------------------- Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee. R-2681 Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French decorative items Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

End Time: 2025-01-11T17:51:41.000Z

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