Record

Reference NumberFCD/16
TitleCentenaire de l’Académie de Médecine Commemorative Medal
Date1920
Creator NameRicher; Paul (1849-1933); anatomist, physiologist, sculptor and medallist
DescriptionBronze medal commemorating the 1920 centenary of the founding of the Academy of Medicine of France. Depicts allegory of Medicine, seated on one side and standing looking towards the future on the other, surrounded by medical instruments; with the words "CENTENAIRE DE L'ACADÉMIE DE MÉDECINE 1820-1920" and the maker's name "PAUL RICHER". Edge is stamped "BRONZE". In dark green presentation box.
Extent2 items
DimensionsMedal: 68mm (diameter) x 4mm (depth)
Box:
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
Societies, Medical
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/6389National Academy of Medicine of France; 1820-1820-
DS/UK/6390Richer; Paul (1849-1933); anatomist, physiologist, sculptor and medallist1849-1933
Places
CodeSet
NA47France
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