Bronze Medal, France. 2007.34.1

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Obverse: none. - bearded full figured image of St. Eligius (patron of metalworkers and numismatists); eyes closed, kneeling behind ambos (reading on lower part: "R. Cochet"), holding piece of medal with tongs in left hand, raised right underarm holding mallet; wearing mitre, around head: nimbus; other clothing: contemporary "worker clothes" with rolled up sleeves.
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Reverse: FEDERATION NATIONALE/ DE LA/ QUINCAILLERIE/ FERS METAUX/ in exergue: NORET GERMAINE - furnace ladle with liquid iron/steel pouring out.