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Medal, Plaquette, c1920 (Awarded 1954), Bronze, France. " L'UNIVERSITE PRODIGUE sa SCIENCE au LABEUR " by Julienne Louis Merot (born 1876). Art Deco French gilded Bronze plaque by J.L. MEROT with original box. Obv.
Allegorical Teacher with one hand on book, one hand on world globe, Student Sitting at Desk Examining Papers, below legend, L Universite, et al.; Rv. Awarded to Pandelle Antoinette in 1954, Lettres Sciences, Oeuvres Post Scolaires in Fancy Frame with Oak Leaves at left, berries at right. City view below. Attractive. Purchased in France. Engraver : J.L. MEROT French sculptor and medallist. Dimensions : 75 mm x 48 mm = 3 inches x 1,92 inch
Weight (gr) : 114 grs / with box : 154 Grams. Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the hallmark " CORNUCOPIA (Horn of Plenty Paris Mint) "