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THBSelection of Medals Awarded to M. Jean LeChevalier
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Approx. 25 medals, some with boxes.
Plus separate boxed/framed medal "Amis des Quatre Compagnies L'Abeille."
Medal in box that also serves as a frame (with hanging ring and kickstand). Plaque on front: " Souvenir de ses Ames / des quatre compagnies / L'Abeille" and "Tuin" and "1905" on the ends of the ribbon. Small version of the Legion of Honor with diamonds and emeralds set in silver and gold.
Five large medals, 2, 2.25 and 2.5 (2) in. diam. Association to Encourage Greek Studies 1911; Rhetoric Excellence Award 1911; Award for Philosophical studies 1912; Military Preparation Offered by the Ministry of War (1911); Physical training in Preparation for War, Ministry of War.
Six smaller medals, all approx. 1.5 in. diam. from the Ministry of the Interior, 2nd annual shooting contest, Rouen, 1902; another second annual shooting contest, possibly Paris; and three other Paris shooting society medals, 1899, 1900; medal with Napoleon III on recto, verso with World's Fair (Exposition Universelle) of arts, industry and agriculture, 1860.
Several medals for 1870-1871 volunteer service during the Siege of Paris. Two medals from the Society of Mutual Aide, one specifically for the Siege of Paris. Two 1870 Legion of Honor medals. A commemorative medal for WWI (1914-1917) with two stars on the ribbon. Second WWI medal with red and white striped ribbon. Unknown medal composed of an oval wreath of olive and oak leaves with a purple ribbon.
Selman Waksman medal. Verso: "Waksman Institute, Rutgers, The State University, of New Jersey 1988"
An enclosed note indicates: "Objets fortes for Jean Lechevalier sur son lit de mort Quebec le 10 decembre 1971."
Three of the medals are inscribed for G.B. Delorme (one of the shooting society medals, two Ministry of Commerce and Industry, one for 1925). One other shooting medal is inscribed to "Mr. Lutet." Plus two small religious medals, one for Delorme, one for LeChevalier. (See also Lot 265)
Most very good.Condition
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