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Medical: England and Wales, London: Old Street, Rededication of the French Hospital and Dispensary, London, 1890, a bronze award medal by E. Lanteri, seated nurse between standing female and elderly man, rev. light from radiant star shines on ornate tablet, roses around, named (Edouard Belleroche, Commissaire Fondateur), 76mm (Storer 576; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.74, 33; BDM III, 302; BHM –). Some light scratching above name in tablet, otherwise very fine and patinated, rare (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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Provenance:
DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 588.

Obverse only illustrated on the Plates