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Bronze Medal: Disciples de St. Vincent de Paul. Paris 1820

Date:- 1820 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Anniversary

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

Obverse.—St. Paul, holding on his right arm an infant, extends his left hand above a naked sleeping child upon a rock (?), which he approaches. Legend, “ Des Disciples De St Vt De Paul” (Lodge of the Disciples of St. Vincent de Paul). In exergue, “Humanite.”

Reverse.—Two branches of olive, between which are two pillars, that on the left having “J” on its shaft, and the other “B.” Between the pillars are a flight of seven steps, above which are an eye, ear, and a mouth closed by the finger of a hand; above these are the square and compasses. In exergue, “0:. De Paris,” and below, very small, “5820.”

Properties

Octagonal in form, and scarce.