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RENNES / BRITTANY 1920 - Bronze class medal in bronze with t…
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2723
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RENNES / BRITTANY 1920 - Bronze class medal in bronze with t…
See original version (French)
Estimate
€30
Voluntary lot
Description
RENNES / BRITTANY 1920 - Bronze class medal in bronze with the 1st type of the
"CONCOURS NATIONAL et INTERNATIONAL de la SOCIETE des TIRS de FRANCE".
Joint work of the heraldist-draughtsman Auguste Mangonot and the sculptor-medallist Charles Gustave de MAREY * - obverse: "a good heart fears nothing" (in Latin) in a circular legend, high relief engraving, portrait of Bertrand Du Guesclin in chain mail, helmet raised with holly leaves. Reverse: coat of arms of Rennes supported by 2 ermines set on 2 branches of laurel. The words "Rennes 1920" appear in a band at the top, with captions around the edge.
In wood & velvet case - 40 mm - 33 grams. VERY GOOD CONDITION
* MAREY : Sculptor / Medal maker born in Verneuil sur Avre (27) in 1878, died in Houdan in 1967.
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About the sale
CHRONO SALE OF MEDALS - CURRENCIES - JETONS and MISCELLANEOUS including ORLEANS & LOIRET
Auction location
Auction time
06/28/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 87520646
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