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268 - 1920s 50th Anniversary Bronze Medal of the Friendly Association of PTT 1928 Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: René Baudichon (1878–1963), a prominent French sculptor, medalist, and illustrator. Struck by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). Materials: Struck bronze with a variegated golden-brown and chocolate aged patina, showing some local oxidation on the obverse rim. Marking(s): Obverse Inscription: Engraved block text inside a lower-right field reads: "ASSOCIATION AMICALE DES POSTES DES TELEGRAPHES ET DES TELEPHONES". Signed "RENE BAUDICHON" along the lower edge curve. Reverse Inscription: Embossed dates across a central horizontal bar read "1878 APPTT 1928", flanked by stylized floral rosettes. The acronym stands for the association name. Cataloguer's Notes: This beautifully detailed, double-sided 50mm medal was issued in 1928 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the French PTT association. The piece showcases Baudichon's signature allegorical Art Deco design language, combining classic French symbology with the booming industrial technology of the roaring twenties. Diameter 2"
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1920s 50th Anniversary Bronze Medal of the Friendly Association of PTT 1928 Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: René Baudichon (1878–1963), a prominent French sculptor, medalist, and illustrator. Struck by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). Materials: Struck bronze with a variegated golden-brown and chocolate aged patina, showing some local oxidation on the obverse rim. Marking(s): Obverse Inscription: Engraved block text inside a lower-right field reads: "ASSOCIATION AMICALE DES POSTES DES TELEGRAPHES ET DES TELEPHONES". Signed "RENE BAUDICHON" along the lower edge curve. Reverse Inscription: Embossed dates across a central horizontal bar read "1878 APPTT 1928", flanked by stylized floral rosettes. The acronym stands for the association name. Cataloguer's Notes: This beautifully detailed, double-sided 50mm medal was issued in 1928 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the French PTT association. The piece showcases Baudichon's signature allegorical Art Deco design language, combining classic French symbology with the booming industrial technology of the roaring twenties. Diameter 2" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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