Watch List notes:

WORLD HISTORICAL MEDALS, Le Palais de l'Élysée, 1976, a silver award medal by M. Bosc on behalf of François Mitterand, entrance the Palais, rev. trees flanking the façade of the building, signature of Mitterand, named (Claude Brare, 1971-1993), 81mm (CGMP p.270). Reverse edge knock at 6 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine; a rare personal gift of the former President Mitterand £100-200

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The President's medal for services at the Elysée Palace was designed by the painter and medallist Marceau Bosc (1905-76) shortly before his death; worthy of further research