THE FRIENDS OF THE FATHERLAND G in the center of a compass and a square superimposed surrounded by a branch of oak and acacia held by a ribbon. The square reads: (∴ in a ) FRIENDS / OF / THE COUNTRY and on the ribbon, O ∴ OF PARIS. R/. Caption in seven lines: AFFECTIVE AND FRATERNAL HOMAGE OF THE L ∴ TO HIS VÉN ∴ E . BORDIER 1879-1885 within a laurel wreath. Smooth edge. Hallmark on the hoop: eagle's head (750°/°°°). Labouret cf. 107 Award medal in gold with setting and suspension ring, attributed to E. BORDIER (1879-1885). Ø 38,63 mm / ring 33,48 mm (28,26 g) Superb.

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