I was worried it might just be the inner part of a button that was encased. But now in hand it probably is not.
It has arrived.
It is thicker than something that might have been an inserted raised design of a button. It is very much some kind of small bronze medal. The back or reverse is incised as I had expected and the field is flat. The anvil die must have had a design as well of the bust.
The obverse die having more detail.
It is at least a millimeter thick, about that of a
Lincoln Cent I would say, and the edge has no writing but looks like it was a planchet of sorts and not some sheet metal.
I can let my imagination go and think I see a signature under the jaw there that goes toward the neck.
It is larger than a US nickel but smaller than a quarter.
Here is a image I took myself, maybe we can see more in that.
I am pleased with it. The price was very reasonable so I am not out any money. It is pretty.
I am going to have to inventory it as an early 1900's possible French medal with womans head.
Thanks everyone. It may be a long time til I find out anything, if I ever do.
