France, The City of Paris Awarded the Legion d’Honneur, 1900, a uniface plated bronze electrotype plaque by A.-E. Moncel, female bust of Paris left, her eyes focused on the insignia of the Legion d’Honneur, 120 x 106mm. Very fine, rare (£40-60)

Alphonse-Emmanuel Moncel, Parisian sculptor and medallist, executed this work in 1901. The award ceremony took place on 9 Oct. 1900