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Medal - Napoleon III- Société protectrice des animaux
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1860-1879 |
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| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing laureate bust of Napoleon III in high relief, with a laurel wreath tied at the nape of the neck. The engraver's signature CAQUÉ F. and the title GRAVEUR DE S.M. L'EMPEREUR appear in small letters below the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | NAPOLÉON III - EMPEREUR / CAQUÉ F. / GRAVEUR DE S.M. L'EMPEREUR. |
| Reverse description | The upper portion of the reverse features an allegorical scene in relief: two reclining female figures flank the coat of arms of the City of Paris, accompanied by various animals including a horse, sheep, and goat; two putti play at center. A curved banner below the scene bears the name of the society. The lower half of the field carries an engraved award inscription in four lines, with the engraver's signature CAQUÉ F. at the bottom. |
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