National Office of Research and Inventions Medal – Caen – Signed by Édouard Pierre Blin
In silvered bronze
Weight: 83.6 g
Diameter: 56.8 mm
Obverse:
Circular inscription:
OFFICE NATIONAL DES RECHERCHES ET INVENTIONS
Allegory of Science and Industry seated right, draped, holding a compass . At her back, a microscope . At her feet, an anvil , a hammer and a cogwheel .
The monogram “RF” on a laurel and oak wreath .
A classical style building in the background.
Signature: E. BLIN
At the bottom:
MINISTÈRE
DE
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Reverse:
Circular inscription:
OFFICE NATIONAL DES RECHERCHES SCIENTIFIQUES ET INDUSTRIELLES ET DES INVENTIONS
In the center a medallion bearing the inscription of the city of CAEN , surrounded by a crown of oak and laurel .
Edge:
Cornucopia hallmark (Paris Mint) + BRONZE
