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France Group of 5 medals, 1855 to 1910

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France Group of 5 medals, 1855 to 1910
Group of Five French Medals, (1)- Obv: Bust facing left, "Napoleon III Empereur"; Rev: Building at centre, 3/4 facing right, "Palais De Industrie", above, "Medailles De L'Exposition Universalle Frappe Dans Le Palais De L'Industrie Au Moyen D'Une Presse Monetaire De La Maison Cail & Cie Paris 1855", in exergue, "(Etain) Massonnet Editeur" below; Wm, 50mm, by Caque, VG-F, edge bumps, glue residue; (2)- Obv: Woman facing left, "Republique Francaise"; Rev: Aerial view of fair grounds at centre, "Exposition Universelle Paris 1878", above, "ADMINon Des Monnaie Et Medailles", in exergue, "Palais De Trocadero" below fairgrounds; Ae, 51mm, VF, couple edge bumps, holed at top; (3)- Eiffel Tower Ascension Souvenir medal, 1889, Ae, 42mm, VF; (4)- Obv: Winged Crowned woman representing the Republic; Rev: without design, inscribed "La Marseillaise"; Ae, 50mm, VF; (5)- Plaquette, Obv: Farming scene with farmer, cows under plow and dog; Rev: Woman and child sitting on grave monument, with sheep in background, "C'est Langelus Qui Tinte Et Rappelle En Tout Lieu, Que Le Matin Des Jours Et Le Soir Sont A Dieu"; Ae, 52mm (h) x 70mm (w), by Dupre, EF; total 5 medals.