France, III. Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, by Resta, Paris

In silvered and gilt silver with red, white, blue and black enamels, maker marked "RESTA PARIS" on the reverse, the insignia inscribed "R.F." (Republique Française) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed "CONSEIL MUNICIPAL", the insignia framed by a wreath, surmounted by a crown and backed by a fasces, measuring 32.2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), with slider, intact enamels, extremely fine.