France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Auction recessed forest green medal bed

recessed forest green medal bed with pull tab

postmarked Port Rowan

68" (Head Width Size 58

with an angel in flight bearing a wreath above

France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Auction recessed forest green medal bedIn silvered and gilt silver with red, white, blue and black enamels, maker marked "RESTA PARIS" on the reverse, the insignia inscribed "R. F." (Republique Franaise) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed "CONSEIL MUNICIPAL", the insignia framed by a wreath, surmounted by a crown and backed by a fasces, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), with slider, intact enamels, extremely fine.