Description: STUNNING PIECE;Signed 1933 J. FONSON Belgian Red Cross La Croix Rouge Concorde Copper MedallionUp for auction is an antique commemorative medallion for the Belgian Red Cross. The medallion is made of copper and has a natural, light patina. The edge of the medallion is signed with - "J. FONSON". The medallion measures approximately 2.75" in diameter, weighs about 6 ounces. The front displays three figures, which appear to be of Greek ethnicity. They wear loose & free-flowing Greek himations, which were the outer wool garments worn by Greek men and women. They are stood atop a plinth or stage, with the left figure holding a branch, and the right wearing a military helmet. The bottom center is embossed with - "La Concorde" (a.k.a "Place de La Concorde - The largest square in Paris.) REVERSE TEXT: "La Croix Rouge ("The Red Cross") | La Belgique Reconnaissante ("Belgium Is Grateful") | A Mr R. Marquet | 1933” NOTES: • "La Belgique Reconnaissante" - A French phrase that translates to “Belgium is grateful”. It can also refer to a statue in Lausanne, Switzerland, that was gifted by Belgium for welcoming Belgian refugees during World War I. • "Mr. R. Marquet" - Assumed to be the person who was originally presented with the medallion.
Price: 33.99 USD
Location: Shasta Lake, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T04:46:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Commemorative
Organization: Red Cross
Year: 1933
Signed: Yes
Signature: J. FONSON
Material: Copper
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
