1818

Company of the Canals of Paris.

(Gayrard.)
Obverse - 1818 Reverse - 1818
Obverse: A young woman, surrounded by the implements associated with canals.
Legend, LIBRATA DITAT ET ORNAT
(Balance enriches and adorns)
In exergue, VRCA PARISIOS DEDVCTA
(The wrath of Paris conquered)
Reverse: Within a closed wreath: COMTAGNE / DES CANAUX / DE PARIS
Above: LOI DU 20 MAI 1818
Below: G. J. G. CHABROL PRÉFET DE LA SEINE
Médaille, 35 mm.
 
I have not yet found a reference to this medal in any of my standard references. I'm not surprised since post-1815 pieces usually are not listed unless referring to a major event or personality from the Wars themselves. Also Gayrard, the engraver, was so prolific that his pieces are often ignored unless fitting the preceding criteria.