Bronze medal Marcel Lamy 1911-1980 vintage – retro relief portrait

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Description

This bronze commemorative medal features a relief portrait of Marcel Lamy, surrounded by his name "MARCEL LAMY" in capital letters on the upper and right side of the visible face. The medal also displays the dates "1911" and "1980" at the bottom, likely indicating the birth and death years of the depicted person. The engraver's signature "C. Manchuvelle" is visible on the left, accompanied by the initials "CM" on the right, confirming the authenticity of the engraving.

Marcel Lamy's face is finely detailed, with a serious expression and precise work on the features, hair, and jacket. The relief gives character to the whole, highlighting the quality of the strike and the care taken in modeling the portrait. The visual aspect of the bronze reveals a natural patina, with golden and brown hues that accentuate the volumes of the face and clothing.

The medal is circular, with clean edges and a diameter that appears standard for commemorative medals (no dimensions are specified). It is presented on a vibrant yellow cushion, which highlights its hue and relief, while offering an elegant contrast.

The lettering, also in relief, is clear and perfectly legible on the visible face. All textual elements are clearly distinguishable with no major signs of wear. The surface shows some discreet marks related to age, typical of a vintage object, but without apparent structural defects, which confirms the good overall condition of the piece.

The overall design and quality of the portrait make it a typical medal of 20th-century commemorative production, particularly from the 1980s, a period when this type of achievement was common to honor public figures or local personalities.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some signs of age and slight superficial marks visible on the surface, consistent with an antique medal. Presented on a decorative cushion (included in the photo).

Did you know? Bronze commemorative medals were very common in France in the 20th century to honor personalities, historical events, or institutional anniversaries. Bronze is particularly appreciated for the fineness of its relief and the durability of its patina, allowing the details of the portrait and lettering to be enhanced.

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