{"product_id":"medaille-compagnie-financiere-de-paris-et-pays-bas-1972-bronze-architecture-1","title":"Medal Compagnie Financière de Paris et Pays-Bas 1972, bronze, architecture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis table medal is perfectly round and features a bronze-patina finish. On the obverse, a finely detailed relief depicts the façade of a classical building, characterized by large, small-paned windows and prominent frames. In the center of the design, a horse statue stands proudly in front of the building, adding depth and dimension to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the architectural scene, the inscription \"COMPAGNIE FINANCIÈRE DE PARIS ET DES PAYS-BAS\" is engraved in capital letters. A stylized monogram composed of the initials \"P\" and \"B\" is also visible, just above the date \"1972\" which is clearly displayed on the lower part of the medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this medal has a matte texture, with subtle reflections typical of bronze-look alloy objects. The details of the relief, particularly the paving lines on the ground and the ornaments on the façade, attest to careful and precise engraving work, typical of 20th-century commemorative medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is not visible in the photo, so the description focuses exclusively on the presented obverse. No major defects are apparent on the visible surface, apart from a few slight traces related to handling or age, without impacting the legibility of the inscriptions or the sharpness of the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis table medal is representative of items produced to commemorate financial institutions or specific events. Its architectural theme and lettering style are characteristic of French institutional creations from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side has a good overall appearance, with slight superficial signs of use, typical of a medal from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Compagnie Financière de Paris et des Pays-Bas, founded in the 19th century, is the ancestor of Paribas bank, now part of the BNP Paribas group. Commemorative medals of this type were often given out during major institutional events or building inaugurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: table medal, bronze medal, Compagnie Financière Paris Pays-Bas, 1972, architectural relief, commemorative medal, institutional medal, Paribas, French medal, commemorative medal, French medal, office decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54483255624007,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6febc36b-9107-4adb-8a60-ea2949e5d43e.jpg?v=1785574097","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-compagnie-financiere-de-paris-et-pays-bas-1972-bronze-architecture-1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}