France, Opening of the Railway from Paris to Spain, 1855, a bronze medal by J.F.A. Bovy and E.-A. Oudiné, bust of Napoleon III left, reverse train crossing the bridge over the river at Bayonne, cityscape behind, allegorical figures of France and Spain below, 77mm (Moyaux 156; BDM IV, 349; cf. Swan 273). Minor rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine and nicely patinated, rare; in maroon shagreen case of issue (£90-120)