Title:
Paris 1900
Description:
Universal Exposition / Olympic Games Paris 1900 Commemorative Medals
Front: Head of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic, with oak tree to the left placing laurel wreath on head. French legend: "Republique Francaise" on edge with Paris in the background.
Back: Victory, holding a laurel wreath and palm branch carrying winner on her back; winner's right hand is to his head and left holding a torch aloft over the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysees. French legend: "1900" and "Exposition Universelle Internationale." Plaque at base with recipient H. Maxwell & Co.
Medals presented in red case.
Designer: Jules Clement Chaplain
Mint: Paris Mint
Front: Head of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic, with oak tree to the left placing laurel wreath on head. French legend: "Republique Francaise" on edge with Paris in the background.
Back: Victory, holding a laurel wreath and palm branch carrying winner on her back; winner's right hand is to his head and left holding a torch aloft over the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysees. French legend: "1900" and "Exposition Universelle Internationale." Plaque at base with recipient H. Maxwell & Co.
Medals presented in red case.
Designer: Jules Clement Chaplain
Mint: Paris Mint
Fun fact(s):
Medal given to H. Maxwell & Co. H. Maxwell & Co is a British boot and spur company founded in 1750 that made hunting boots and spurs for dignitaries including King Edward VII, Queen Victoria and King George IV.
More Info:
Participation medals for the Olympic Games were not created; however, participants were given Exposition medals with the same design using three different finishes: gilt bronze, silvered bronze and bronze.
The Olympic Games Paris 1900 took place during the 1900 Universal Exposition or World's Fair held in Paris from April 14 to Nov. 12, 1900.
The Olympic Games Paris 1900 took place during the 1900 Universal Exposition or World's Fair held in Paris from April 14 to Nov. 12, 1900.
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Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in gilt bronze
Back of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in gilt bronze
Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in silvered bronze
Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in bronze
Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in gilt bronze
Back of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in gilt bronze
Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in silvered bronze
Front of Paris 1900 Exposition medal in bronze