France - 3rd Republic 1870-1940.

AE Medal 1873, Melun & Fontainebleau.

By A. Borrel and F. Bescher. Prize of the agricultural association in Melun and Fontainebleau.
Obv.: Fauna stands between a cherub cutting ears of grain and two youths harvesting wine, signed in the exergue A. BORREL. F. BESCHER ED.
Rv.: SOCIETE D'HORTICULTURE DE MELUN & DE FONTAINEBLEAU, 4 lines of engraved inscription in a wreath of flowers and crops: SECATEURS / A EGLANTIERS / DESBORDES / 1873.
Edge hallmark: CUIVRE.
Diameter: 45 mm. Weight: 46.29 g.

Tiny edge marks, very good.