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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.