France - Extremely rare medal by Mohon and Fifth republic - Commemorative token
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Two bronze commemorative medals from France in excellent condition; one Mohon bronze medal with a relief portrait of General de Gaulle (7.5 cm diameter, 146.10 g) and an official Fifth Republic Ministry of the Interior gift from the Prefect of Brittany at Rennes (1989–1991), 8 cm diameter and 204 g, housed in the original burgundy case with a Les Bronzes de Mohon label.
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2 Bronze commemorating medals .
Extremely rare medal General de Gaulle from bronze de Mohon. One of the one!
This object is a rare medal from high quality bronze of Mohon commemorating the French Union of Veterans - General de Gaulle, precursor.
It represents a relief portrait of General Charles de Gaulle in military uniform.
The circular text indicates "The French Union of Veterans Affairs - G. de Gaulle Precursor".
This article is extremely rare and is a highly collectable piece related to French military history and General Charles de Gaulle.
It is an official gift.
Encased in its original presentation burgundy case, this medal is a rare and highly collectible piece with a label or a nameplate for “Les Bronzes de Mohon”, a French company specialising in the creation and manufacture of objects made of bronze and other metals.
The company, located in Mohon in Morbihan (Brittany), is a creator manufacturer of personalised trophies, medals and awards since 1935.
It focusses on artisanal know-how and offers custom-made creations in small and medium series.
Material: high quality bronze from Mohon
Dimensions:
Weight: 146,10 g
Diameter: 7,5 cm
Thickness: 0,5 cm
France - Medal - Ministry Of The Interior - Gift From The Prefect Of Region Brittany - 1995
The French commemorative medal of “FIFTH REPUBLIC “
Averse:
Inscription: MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR - FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Description of image: Marianne is the allegory of the French Republic, symbolising the values of freedom, equality and fraternity, holding a flag and a bayonet, in the middle of a laurel wreath.
Reverse:
The main inscription is the French national motto: "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ".
The text at the reverse indicates that it was offered by "The Prefect of the region Bryttany" to the "General of the Army Corps Hervé ZWINGELSTEIN". "RENNES 1989-1991".
It is probably an official gift marking the end of the general's service in the Rennes region.
Dimensions:
Weight: 204 g
Diameter: 8 cm
Hallmark: Triangle on the smooth slice
Attention to the detail photographs.
Any defect not mentioned in the description but visible in the photos is considered as described and cannot give rise to any claim.
Careful packaging with double protection box including gift wrapping.
Tracked Shipping (UPS or DHL)
NB. Buyers outside the European Union are responsible for any customs and VAT charges
2 Bronze commemorating medals .
Extremely rare medal General de Gaulle from bronze de Mohon. One of the one!
This object is a rare medal from high quality bronze of Mohon commemorating the French Union of Veterans - General de Gaulle, precursor.
It represents a relief portrait of General Charles de Gaulle in military uniform.
The circular text indicates "The French Union of Veterans Affairs - G. de Gaulle Precursor".
This article is extremely rare and is a highly collectable piece related to French military history and General Charles de Gaulle.
It is an official gift.
Encased in its original presentation burgundy case, this medal is a rare and highly collectible piece with a label or a nameplate for “Les Bronzes de Mohon”, a French company specialising in the creation and manufacture of objects made of bronze and other metals.
The company, located in Mohon in Morbihan (Brittany), is a creator manufacturer of personalised trophies, medals and awards since 1935.
It focusses on artisanal know-how and offers custom-made creations in small and medium series.
Material: high quality bronze from Mohon
Dimensions:
Weight: 146,10 g
Diameter: 7,5 cm
Thickness: 0,5 cm
France - Medal - Ministry Of The Interior - Gift From The Prefect Of Region Brittany - 1995
The French commemorative medal of “FIFTH REPUBLIC “
Averse:
Inscription: MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR - FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Description of image: Marianne is the allegory of the French Republic, symbolising the values of freedom, equality and fraternity, holding a flag and a bayonet, in the middle of a laurel wreath.
Reverse:
The main inscription is the French national motto: "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ".
The text at the reverse indicates that it was offered by "The Prefect of the region Bryttany" to the "General of the Army Corps Hervé ZWINGELSTEIN". "RENNES 1989-1991".
It is probably an official gift marking the end of the general's service in the Rennes region.
Dimensions:
Weight: 204 g
Diameter: 8 cm
Hallmark: Triangle on the smooth slice
Attention to the detail photographs.
Any defect not mentioned in the description but visible in the photos is considered as described and cannot give rise to any claim.
Careful packaging with double protection box including gift wrapping.
Tracked Shipping (UPS or DHL)
NB. Buyers outside the European Union are responsible for any customs and VAT charges
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Title/Inscription
Extremely rare medal by Mohon and Fifth republic
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Excellent
Material
Bronze
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