France - 3rd Republic 1870-1940.

AE Medal 1897, Rethel .

By A. Bertrand. Prize of the agricultural association of Rethel.
Av.: HONNEUR AU MERITE AGRICOLE, two female personifications clasp hands above a console with agricultural symbols.
Reverse: 7 lines of text surrounded by cattle, agricultural implements and crops: CERCLE AGRICOLE DE RETHEL / CONCOURS / DE / CHATEAU / PORCIEN / 2 MAI / 1897, signed right A. BERTRAND.
Edge stamping: BRONZE.
Diameter: 71 mm. Weight: 46.25 g.

Original ball eyelet. Good, very nice.