Antique Silver French Firefighters Honor Medal 1900 27mm Oscar Roty Art Nouveau

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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Antique Silver French Firefighters Honor Medal 1900 27mm Oscar Roty Art Nouveau
DESCRIPTION
Antique silver French firefighters medal of honour medal“for long service” with original ribbon. Dating to pre ww1 era this silver medal depicts a laurel crowned Art Nouveau lady on one side with the inscription Republique Francais and the name of the medallist Oscar Roty. On the obverse it depicts a seated classical lady with pen and scroll ready to write down the name of the firefighter who is being honored with the medal and the inscription Ministere de Interieur Sapeurs Pompiers 1900. This medal was first instituted on February 16th 1900. The side is marked with argent the French word for silver.
Marked Front: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O Roty
Back marked: MINISTÈRE DE L’INTÉRIEUR SAPEURS POMPIERS 1900
Side marked: ARGENT
A fabulous decorative piece to any French,Firefighter or sterling silver medal collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Medal measures 27mm wide and weighs less than 1oz.
CONDITION
In good working condition with some signs of age and use and has not been polished (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Our Story
​​​​​​​Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3
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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Antique Silver French Firefighters Honor Medal 1900 27mm Oscar Roty Art Nouveau
DESCRIPTION
Antique silver French firefighters medal of honour medal“for long service” with original ribbon. Dating to pre ww1 era this silver medal depicts a laurel crowned Art Nouveau lady on one side with the inscription Republique Francais and the name of the medallist Oscar Roty. On the obverse it depicts a seated classical lady with pen and scroll ready to write down the name of the firefighter who is being honored with the medal and the inscription Ministere de Interieur Sapeurs Pompiers 1900. This medal was first instituted on February 16th 1900. The side is marked with argent the French word for silver.
Marked Front: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O Roty
Back marked: MINISTÈRE DE L’INTÉRIEUR SAPEURS POMPIERS 1900
Side marked: ARGENT
A fabulous decorative piece to any French,Firefighter or sterling silver medal collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Medal measures 27mm wide and weighs less than 1oz.
CONDITION
In good working condition with some signs of age and use and has not been polished (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Our Story
​​​​​​​Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3