{"product_id":"french-second-republic-bronze-medallion-dated-20-fevier-1848","title":"French Second Republic Bronze Medallion-Dated: 20 Fevier 1848","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original French bronze medallion commemorating the founding of the Second French Republic following the Revolution of 1848. The obverse depicts the seated allegorical figure of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarianne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing the French Republic, holding a scepter and wreath while accompanied by the Gallic rooster, a long-standing emblem of France. Around the perimeter appears the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the commemorative date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“20 FÉVR. 1848”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard medals, this example retains a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethreaded mounting post on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating it originally served as a decorative furniture mount, architectural ornament, ceremonial fitting, or presentation piece. Such bronze mounts were commonly produced during the mid-to-late 19th century for government buildings, commemorative furnishings, and patriotic displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal displays an attractive aged bronze patina with honest wear consistent with age, making it an appealing display piece for collectors of French history, political memorabilia, decorative arts, and 19th-century European antiques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bronze construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts Marianne, symbol of the French Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“République Française” legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Février 1848\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal threaded mounting stud intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, untouched aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent historical display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition with an attractive natural patina. Moderate handling and age wear are present throughout, with the original mounting stud remaining intact on the reverse. Please examine photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181416448077,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A4D33EEA-5DC5-4662-8A32-7A1014D626C8.jpg?v=1782835904","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/french-second-republic-bronze-medallion-dated-20-fevier-1848","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}