French Gratitude Train Medal

Artist/Culture C. Dore

Date1830

Mediumgilded bronze

Dimensions5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift from the French Gratitude Train Commitee through Mrs. Lovett of Boston and Mrs. Aldus Higgins, Worcester

Terms

medal

Object number1949.57.2

Descriptionobv: Head of Napoleon, lettered: Hist. de la Revolution de l'Empire de la Restauration et de la Men. de 1830. Marked Publie par Peurrat Freres a Paris. On edge: C Dore

rev: Figure of Victory standing on tomb marked: MONTAGNY FECIT Figure holding palms and olive branches in left hand with flying eagle and figure in uniform. At left an angel holds a slab with N inscribed, in right hand a trumpet, building at back with procession mounting steps to figure of Victory.
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