MORE THAN 35 YEARS AT THE SERVICE OF THE EXQUISITE COLLECTOR, FOR WHOM I THANK.
NATIONAL ORDER OF MERIT OF PARAGUAY
AWARD MEDAL COMPLETELY MADE IN VERMEIL SILVER AND ENAMELS, THE PIN IS IN GOLD AND DUE TO ITS SIZE IT IS OF LOW GRADE. THE WEIGHT IS NOT USUAL AS IT EXCEEDS 55 GRAMS AND THE THICKNESS IS 10 mm.
THE MEDAL IS NOT HUNTED BUT IT IS WITH ITS ORIGINAL CASE FROM THE CASE ARTHUS-BERTRAND OF PARIS.
Arthus-Bertrand is a maker of medals and decorations. It was founded in Paris in 1803 by Claude Arthus-Bertrand, an army officer during the French Revolution. Artists who have designed for the firm include Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (sculptor of the Statue of Liberty) and Fernand Léger. The company employs nearly 300 people. Arthus-Bertrand has had many distinguished clients to include the French government. It is the official manufacturer of the French Legion of Honor and has made insignia for the Society of the Cincinnati and the Order of Lafayette.
BRONZE - Diam.: 42.3mm. x 130mm. - Weight: 55.1 grams. w/o case.
THE GENERAL CONDITION IS GOOD, WITH SOME DETAILS IN THE ENAMELS.
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