France - 3rd Republic 1870-1940.

AE Medal 1879, Chateau-Thierry.

In remembrance of the competition for the operation of fire pumps.
Av.: VILLE DE CHATEAU-THIERRY, City Coat of Arms.
Rev.: CONCOURS DE MANOEUVRE DE POMPES A INCENDIE // 29 JUIN 1879, 4-line font in a laurel wreath: SOUVENIR / DONNE PAR / LES / COMMERCANTS.
Diameter: 37 mm. Weight: 33.11 g.

Original ball eyelet, set in a wreath of oak and laurel branches.
Very nice