French Napoleonic Railway from Pairs to the Mediterranean 1855 Napoleon 3rd Bronze Medallion

The French Napoleonic Railway from Paris to the Mediterranean 1855 Napoleon 3rd Bronze Medallion is a commemorative item of significant historical interest. This bronze medallion was issued in 1855 during the reign of Napoleon III to mark the completion of a major railway infrastructure project connecting Paris and the Mediterranean. The high-relief design on the medallion includes a detailed visual representation of a train traversing the French countryside, as well as a profile of Napoleon III. The reverse side of the object includes details about the railway project. Produced in bronze, the medallion measures 44mm in diameter. The delicate patina present illustrates the artifact’s age and authenticity. As its name implies, the medallion is both a unique collectible and an artifact of France’s industrial history, reflecting a period of innovation in transportation and engineering during the mid-19th century.