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Societe des Femmes de France a New York

Societe des Femmes de France in New York Medal
1929
by Costanzo Luini
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Description

The medal's obverse bears Jeanne d'Arc on horseback, holding a flag in one hand.  To left of horse, JEANNE / D'ARC; around, LE LYCEUM SOCIETY DES FEMMES DE FRANCE A NEW YORK

The medal's reverse bears double cross before sun over wreath and three shields bearing the French Republic's RF, sword and crown, and American Stars and Stripes. Around top, DOMREMY ORLEANS ROUEN; under double cross, VIVE LABEUR / (inscribed to MARAIN ABRAMS / - 1932 -); around bottom, MADAME CARLO POLIFEME - NEE WANECQ - PRESIDENTE - FONDATRICE - INC 1909

This medal was also called the "Jeanne d'Arc Medal" or the "Lyceum Prize" and was awarded to "that senior, resident of L'Isle de France, who showed the most helpful, loyal, devoted spirit."

The circular medal measures 67mm in diameter and was struck in gold-plated bronze.

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materialGold-plated bronze
edge6
diameter67mm
mintageunknown
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