An early 20th century French silver Medal of Marianne. Design by Daniel Dupuis, French, 1849 to 1899. Avers features a bust of Marianne in a laurel wreath facing right inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, hand engraved on the bottom: A Mr Lillette, Paris 1927. Reverse: In a wreath of oak and olive: SYNDICAT CENTRAL DES PECHEURS ET RIVERAINS DE FRANCE. Hallmarked to the edge: 2Argent. Presented in its original fitted box. Provenance: Henri Louis Antoine Lilette, born 1872, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle - died 1955, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle. Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets, Chevallier de la Legion dHonneur. As a career officer of Frances Eaux et Forets Administration, 1892 to 1932, Henri Lilette traveled to different countries in his official capacities. As Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets he was based in Paris. Les Eaux et Forets is responsible for the administration and management of Frances forests, wildlife, and waterways. Its origins date back to the 13th century. Frances forests represent 29 percent of the countrys surface. European Collectibles And Historical Memorabilia.

Dimensions: Overall size: D 1 3/4 in.