French Bronze Medal 1868 Agricultural Award Vintage Competition Prize 19042411

French Bronze Medal

This French bronze medal represents a prestigious agricultural award from 1868, given for excellence at the Agricultural Competition of Le Puy. The inscription reads "CONCOURS AGRICOLE DU PUY - 1868 - PRODUITS AGRICOLES - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE", documenting its historical significance as a livestock and farming competition prize.

Cast in bronze with raised lettering, this circular medal displays the high-quality metalworking standards of 19th-century French craftsmanship. The patinated surface shows authentic aging with dark tones and subtle wear consistent with its historical provenance. The detailed typography remains crisp and well-preserved, demonstrating the quality of the original casting process.

Measuring 23cm (9 inches) in diameter, this substantial French bronze medal is in good vintage condition with natural patina appropriate to its age. The hanging loop at the top remains intact and functional. The authentic wear patterns speak to its historical significance as an actual competition award.

This piece would appeal to collectors of French agricultural history, vintage medals, or 19th-century industrial arts. It represents the tradition of recognizing agricultural excellence in rural France during the Second Empire period.

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