1855 Exposition Universelle Copper Medal with Napoleon III
France: Exposition Universelle 1855 copper medal by by A. Barre;Head of Napoleon III right. Rev. imperial arms surrounded by the shields of the participating countries. 2.36 in. In gold embossed original presentation box with lettering on lid 'Exposition Universelle De 1855 - Comites D'Admission.
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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