French Angers Medal

The bronze medal of the École d'Application du Génie in Angers.

is a military collectible issued as a souvenir or distinction by the French engineering school.

The main characteristics of this specific medal are:

• Material & Origin: It is a bronze medal, often signed "Les bronzes de Mohon".
• Dimensions: The standard version has a diameter of approximately 7.2 cm.
• Design: The medal typically displays symbols of the French engineering corps (Le Génie), such as the traditional breastplate and helmet or fortifications. Variants with an enamel finish exist, which are referred to as "plaque souvenir".
• Context: The École du Génie in Angers is the central training institution for the engineering corps of the French Army. The medals are often collected by enthusiasts of militaria and numismatics.