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Historical Commemorative Medals

A collection of copper and brass medals commemorating historical events and figures, featuring intricate designs and significant inscriptions related to French history.

Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right to the left of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte; Reverse registration on five lines.
Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right to the left of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte; Reverse registration on five lines.
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Keepsake of the 30th Anniversary of the National Museum in Krakow. Bukowski, Jan (1873-1943), creator, Bracia Schneider (Wiedeń ; zakład medalierski ; ca 1880-ca 1944), creator, Łopieński, Ignacy (1865-1941), creatorWe Military Championships, Friborg 1942 Huguenin Frères & Co. S.A.Jean de Lorraine, 1498-1550, Cardinal 1518 obverse. Dated: mid 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.) gross weight: 36.51 gr (0.08 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Milanese 16th Century.Men's head; Norblin de la Gourdaine, Jean Pierre (1745-1830); 1779 (1779-00-00-1779-00-00);Medal/Coin with relief of Alphonso of Aragon. King of Naples. Circa 1449. By the master medal-maker Pisanello. With Latin inscription.Silver Plaquette from Belgium of Belgian Gratitude for United States Aid,1914-15. Artist: Louis Antoine de Smeth, Belgian, born 1883 Artist: Jules Fonson, BelgianIntaglio 3rd-4th century Roman. Intaglio. Roman. 3rd-4th century. Red Jasper. Made in Rome . Lapidary Work-GemsFrançois Achille Bazaine (1811-1888), Marshal de France and Senator of the Second Empire (1864-1888), after 1870 Anonymous. "François Achille Bazaine (1811-1888), Marshal de France and Senator of the Second Empire (1864-1888), after 1870". Gold metal.Medal struck to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. Artist: UnknownBadge with the head of the brigadier Józef PiłsudskiSouth African Coin reshaped into pendant by Anglo-Boer War POW'sBackgammon stoneCalendar Plate for June (Sheepshearing). Jean de Court (France, Limousin, Limoges, active 1541-1564, died before 1583). France, Limoges, circa 1560. Furnishings; Serviceware. Grisaille enamel, flesh tones, touches of color, and gold on copperMarshal Bazaine (1811-1888), commander of the army of Metz, October 26, 1870 (dummy title) Marshal Bazaine (1811-1888), commander of the army of Metz, October 26, 1870. Brass, circa 1870.French 16th Century, Antoine, 1489 1544, Duke of Lorraine and Bar 1508 (obverse), early 16th century Antoine, 1489-1544, Duke of Lorraine and Bar 1508 obverseGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Judge's Badge of Judge at the Court of First Instance Jean-Th�odore Maurisset (1768-1825). Badge of function of judge at the court of first instance. Brass.3 Kronen from Hall,Notgeld. Mint: HallSilversmith's Art, Great Britain, 19th century. Silver visiting cards-holder with mythological decoration.400th birthday Willem van Oranje. Bronze medal. Front: Willem van Oranje as a knight, kneeling and hands folded, next to him his sword, with circumcision. Reverse: bird (traditional: kingfisher) on nest in waves, with circumcision.. Bell-shaped head of porcelain, painted on the glaze in black and gold. On the wall a representation of Ignatius de Loyola with his left hand on a book, the other hand has been raised and he looks at an "IHS" appearance in the air, on the book the inscription 'ad maiorem dei gloriam'. A crack and a chip in the edge of the head. European performance in Encre de Chine.Georges Darboy (1813-1871), Bishop of Nancy (1859 -1863), Archbishop of Paris by (1863 -1871), 1871 Georges Darboy (1813-1871), Bishop of Nancy (1859 -1863), Archbishop of Paris De (1863-1871). Gold Metal, 1871.Plaque with Arming of Achilles. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1790. Dimensions: Diam. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). Stoneware (jasperware). Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Bell-shaped cup with an image of Ignatius de Loyola, anonymous, c. 1740 - c. 1760 Bell -shaped head of porcelain, painted on the glaze in black and gold. On the wall a performance of Ignatius de Loyola with his left hand on a book, the other hand is levied and he looks at an appearance 'IHS' in the air, on the book The inscription 'Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam'. A crack and a chip in the edge of the head. European performance in Encre de Chine. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / painting Bell -shaped head of porcelain, painted on the glaze in black and gold. On the wall a performance of Ignatius de Loyola with his left hand on a book, the other hand is levied and he looks at an appearance 'IHS' in the air, on the book The inscription 'Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam'. A crack and a chip in the edge of the head. European performance in Encre de Chine. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / paintingMedal with the silver fleet in the bay of Matanzas attacked by Dutch ships, penny footage silver, the Silver fleet in the bay of Matanza attacked by Dutch ships regulation: NON FERRO TANTVM HISPANVS QVANTVM VALET AVRO AVRVM AVFER FERRO NON SVPERABIT IBER (the Spaniard is not able to pass through the steel as much as the gold will deprive him of the gold, so he will not conquer the steel) WIC West Indies Company Piet Heyn Piet Hein silver fleet naval battle Matanzas RotterdamA Thin Oval, Framed -Image of Madonna and child Byzantine. A Thin Oval, Framed -Image of Madonna and child, 15th century. Wood, paint, metal with inlay, 2 3/8 x 1 15/16 in. (6 x 5 cm). European Art 15th centuryN.V. Koninklijke Nederlandsche Edelmetaalbedrijven Van Kempen, Begeer en Vos, Medal on the 25th anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina's reign, medallion medals bronze, Hexagonal medal, omschrift: QUEEN - WILHELMINA Queen Wilhelmina Queen Wilhelmina 25th Anniversary Jubilee Government Jubilee Party Royal House Orange House Orange Dutch East Indiesold tin box about 1910 old tin box about 1910 Copyright: xZoonar.com/FrankxRohdex 3691028Anonymous. Box containing eleven political and satirical medals of 1848 struck in silver. Money. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Money, medal, numismaticsPresentation of a gold medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation to President Kennedy, 5:15PM. Gold medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, presented to President John F. Kennedy by Frank G. Jameson, President of the Navy League; reverse. Medal reads, The Golden Years of the Golden Wings, 1911-1961.Medal (obverse), 1900s. Paul Roger-Bloche (French). Bronze; diameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.).Award medal: 75th anniversary of Rotary Club de Lyon, 1923 1998 AugisNational Day, July 14, 1882 Commemorative Medal of National Day, July 14, 1882.Medal of the Campaign for Clothing for Prisoners of War fromFrance. Artist: Max Blondat, French, 1872-1925 After: Jean-Louis Forain, French, 1852-1931 Mint: Paris