Gold medal presented to Sir Henry Bessemer by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1867

Gold medal (French) presented to Sir Henry Bessemer in 1867. 68mm diameter, in red case 10x10x1cm [lid broken away from base]. rim legend: OR. obverse: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE MDCCCLXVII ďż˝ PARIS. GRAND PRIX. Two putti hold panel enscribed BESSEMER with laurel wreath above. exergue: H. PONSCARME F. reverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR ; H. PONSCARME F. ; relief head profile to Left with laurel wreath and goatee beard

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

2997031

Title

Gold medal presented to Sir Henry Bessemer by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1867

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- diameter: 68 mm