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France, École de Cordonnerie de Paris, c. 1900, a plated bronze award medal, unsigned, classical robed female seated under tree, temple in background, rev. wreath and tablet, named (C. Bernardet), 51mm. Very fine, unusual beehive suspension loop; an unusual medal for the cordwaining trade (£40-60)

Obverse only illustrated, reduced