French Ministry of Public Instruction - Rugby Award Medal
Features
| Location |
France
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Award medals › Sport awards |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 561871 |
Obverse
A dynamic, high-relief scene of a rugby tackle. A ball-carrier attempts to break a tackle while another player lunges low. Two teammates are visible in the background. The artist's signature is at the lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: E. FRAISSE
Engraver: Édouard Fraisse
Reverse
Description: Blank cartouche (intended for engraving the winner's name) set over crossed laurel branches and various sporting equipment (rackets, oars, balls).
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINISTÈRE DE L’INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE
Translation: Ministry of Public Instruction.
Edge
Smooth, inscribed and stamped.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRONZE
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