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Bertrand, Arthus (Engraver)
Bigard, Gaston (Engraver)

Circular bronze medal in a red case which closes via two brass swing clasps; the face of the medal depicts the Menton coat of arms, comprising the figure of Mercury, three stars, the letter 'F' beneath a star and a lemon tree, encircling the coat of arms are a lemon branch and an olive branch, above the coat of arms is a stylised castle in a semi-circular configuration, the reverse side depicts a large building, possibly Menton Town Hall, the case interior base is lined with red velvet and the interior lid lined with a light red synthetic fabric in imitation of watered silk.

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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 51203

Creation/Production

Bertrand, Arthus
Bigard, Gaston
Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Role: Production
Role: Engraver
Place: Paris
Period: 1953

Acquisition

Transfer, 20/10/1989

Measurements

diam (cm): 6.7
diam (in): 2
Depth (cm): 0.4
Depth (in): 1

Material

Bronze

Location

In store

Categories

Medal | medal Metelwaith | Metalwork Celf Gymhwysol | Applied Art 08_CADP_Nov_21
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