1870–1940 Third Republic France Versailles Building Chamber Medal
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Obverse: Features detailed architectural tools, including a compass, square, hammer, and wrench, symbolizing the building and construction trades. Below the tools, there is a pulley system with chains, representing the engineering aspect of construction.
Obverse legend: "RIBOURT FECIT." indicating the maker of the medal.
Reverse: Inscription in the center detailing the organization.
Reverse legend: "VILLE DE VERSAILLES CHAMBRE DES ENTREPRENEURS DE BÂTIMENTS FONDÉE EN 1845."
Edge: plain, hallmarked CUIVRE
Country: France.
Year: 1870–1940
Metal: Cooper
Weight: ± 10.46 g
Diameter: ± 28 mm.
The medal, made sometime between 1870–1940 Third Republic France. CUIVRE marking became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially as copper medals were produced in greater quantities during this period.