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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Bronze Gilt Medal: Les Amis du Progrès. Paris 1880
Date:- 1880 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Members
Country of Origin:- France -
Description
The medal has a large ring formed of oak leaves, to which is attached a tricoloured ribbon. (Also struck in silver.)
Obverse,—A female figure winged standing on a globe, on which is “Paris 5880,” holding above her head a triangle and compasses, in the centre of which is a five-pointed star; rays at back nearly cover the field, round which is the inscription, "L [.‘.] Les Amis Du Progres ” (Friends of Progress).
Reverse—Large square and compasses, between which, is the letter G irradiated. 0n the left a branch of myrtle, and on the right oak, tied together at foot by a ribbon.
Properties
51 mm. Gilt.