Olympic Games 1900 Participant Medal SILVER ON BRONZE

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Summer Olympics Games PARIS 1900 Jeux Olympiques d'été PARIS 1900 II OLYMPIAD PARIS 1900 VERY RARE !!! SILVER ON BRONZE PARTICIPANT MEDAL ENGRAVED BY : Jules-Clément Chaplain (born in Mortagne/France, 1839-1909) entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1857, studying sculpture under Jouffroy and medals under Oudine. In 1863 he received the Grand Prix de Rome for medal-engraving and worked in Rome from 1864 to 1868. He exhibited regularly at the Salon from 1863. Chaplain received a first-class medal in 1878. In 1881 his status as one of the leading French medallists was recognized by his election to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. In 1895 he was selected for the position of Art Director at the Sèvres Manufactory. Chaplain was created Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1900. This medal was also given for the participants of the UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION which was held simultaneously with OLYMPIC GAMES Metal : Silver on Bronze Size : 63,4 mm (2.49 inches) Weight : 102 g Hallmark on the edge : bronze,cornucopiae Splendid Quality : see pictures. Check out our other items ! Be sure to add us to your favorites list ! All our items are send by registered letters (for oversea s transactions Via Air Mail priority). Quick delivery and safety for the buyer Shipping costs = Royal Spanish post fees Save money = several items bought read more

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