France - Military medal - ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE - Marshal...

UNIQUE PIECE AD PERSONAM - MINISTERIAL ORIGIN Splendid and exceptional official bronze commemorative medal from the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), minted in 1954 on the occasion of the centenary of Marshal Hubert Lyautey's birth (1854-1934). This specific specimen constitutes a unique piece in the world of the highest historical and political interest. On the reverse, inside the scroll, it bears the official ad personam engraving addressed to Robert Buron (1910-1973), renowned French statesman who held the office of Minister of France d'Outre-Mer exactly between 1954 and 1955. The medal was conferred on him by the National Committee of the Centenary by virtue of his ministerial functions on the protectorate of Morocco. • Condition: Exceptional UNC (Fior di Conio). Perfect reliefs, engraver's signature clear, original patina intact, and total absence of knocks on the edge or scratches. • Case: Includes its original vintage Paris Mint case in red velvet and satin, in excellent preserved condition. • Technical specifications: Diameter 72.00 mm | Weight: 170.80 grams (heavy module). • Marks and punches: On the rim (outer edge) is the official inscription "BRONZE" accompanied by the punch with the Paris Mint cornucopia symbol. On the obverse the artist's signature "C. GRANGE 1953" (Claude Grange, 1883–1971). Shipping carefully and securely

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