THE FRENCH SHIELD Caption within a linear polygon: O ∴ D ∴ P ∴ L OF THE FRENCH SHIELD. Antique-style helmeted and cuirassed warrior seated on ground, holding flag and shield on which name of lodge is read. In the field, square and compass to the right and candlestick to the left. R/. Heald engraved with the name of : AU. F ∴ PELLETIER between two boughs of acacia. Smooth edge. Hallmark under the ram. Ring of suspension. Labouret 160 var. Single-sided octagonal silver medal. Ø 42,10 mm (13,24 g) Very nice.

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