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LOUIS XVI Project of medal of honor for an act...

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LOUIS XVI Project of medal of honor for an act of bravery. LUD.XVI.REX.CHRISTIANISS. The draped bust of the king on the right. Underneath DUVIVIER F. R/. Legend in 12 lines THE KING HAS DECORE OF THIS MEDAL JOSEPH CHRETIEN NATIF OF VERSAILLES, 17 YEARS OLD, WHO COURAGEOUSLY RUSHED UNDER THE UNDER THE ICE AND TOOK OUT TWO CHILDREN READY TO PERISH ON DECEMBER 23, 1785. Proof in pewter on a very thick square blank. Duvivier (189,52g) Ø 52 X 54 mm Very nice