1896 Switzerland Medal National Exhibition Geneva A. Meyer and G. Chiattone
1896 Switzerland Medal National Exhibition Geneva A. Meyer and G. Chiattone

1896 Switzerland Medal National Exhibition Geneva A. Meyer and G. Chiattone

£85.00
 
£85.00
 

This medal from 1896 marks the Swiss National Exhibition held in Geneva.
Obverse: The medal displays a seated female figure symbolizing peace and prosperity, holding an olive branch and surrounded by laurel branches.
Obverse legend: Surrounding the figure are the inscriptions "GENÈVE 1896" and "EXPOSITION NATIONALE SUISSE." Below the figure, there is the inscription "POST TENEBRAS LUX," which translates to "After Darkness, Light."
Artist inscription: "A. MEYER INV. MOD."
Reverse: The reverse portrays an elaborate architectural scene with a prominent building and lush gardens in the foreground.
Reverse legend: The central plaque reads "REVUE HORTICOLE & VITICOLE DE LA SUISSE ROMANDE."
Artist inscription: "G. CHIATTONE INV."Edge: plain
Country: Switzerland
Year: 1896
Medallist: A. Meyer and G. Chiattone
Metal: bronze (silvered)
Weight ±: 38.4 g.
Diameter ±: 45 mm
This medal is a significant artifact for collectors and historians. It provides a tangible connection to the legacy of the Swiss National Exhibition and the cultural and industrial achievements of Switzerland at the end of the 19th century. 
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SKU: MED62
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