Watch List notes:

L'exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1867, copper medal 'Pour Services Rendus', awarded to Major-General Sir John William Gordon, KCB (1805-1870), by H. Ponscarme, laur. head l., rev. Napoleonic eagle between two winged cherubs holding a named tablet, 67.5mm. (Divo 539), extremely fine Major-General Sir John William Gordon, KCB (1805-1870), was the Inspector-General of Engineers and later commanded the Royal Engineers. He received this medal for his work on the British Pavilion at the Exhibition. (£60-80)