France .

AV Medal 1862, Armentières .

Awarded to the musician Jules Delépierre on May 19, 1862 by the citizens of the city of Armentières.
Av.: Violin with bow between laurel branches (engraved).
Rev.: 6-line engraved writing: à JULES DELÉPIERRE, / VIOLONISTE. / homage / de ses / CONCITOYENS. / ARMENTIÈRES, LE 19 MAY 1862.
Diameter: 47 mm; Weight: 47.42 g.

French import stamp for gold items on the eyelet (from June 29, 1893): minimum fineness of 750/1000 (18 carats).
With ribbon and original case. Unique! Mint condition.

Jules Delépierre was born in Armentières in 1820 and was a violinist, xylophonist, and composer, possibly even an instrument maker. He performed throughout Europe with his children, who were considered child prodigies on the violin and xylophone. In 1862, he was awarded the honorary medal "Ingenio et arti" by the Danish king; it is likely that the inhabitants of his hometown presented him with the gold medal in question at that time.
Further information:
http://archivesdufok59-62.blogspot.com/2013/04/claquebois.html
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingenio_et_Arti
https://www.sophie-drinker-institut.de/delepierre-schwestern
https://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:691584/FULLTEXT01.pdf