Description: 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: plainCountry: SwitzerlandYear: 1896Medallist: A. Meyer and G. ChiattoneMetal: bronze (silvered)Weight ±: 38.4 g.Diameter ±: 45 mmThis 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. If you have any questions or need more details about this medal, feel free to ask! Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!
Price: 125 USD
Location: Peterborough
End Time: 2025-01-02T06:59:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Medal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
