Lot 325
Actress Sarah Bernhardt – Medal Presented to her on behalf of a Discharged Soldiers Society / Medal, Plaque and a Button with her Portrait – France
Two medals, a plaque and a button, in honor of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), a French stage actress of Jewish origin, who was considered at the time the "Most famous actress in the world". [France, first half of 20th century?].
1. Medal awarded to Sarah Bernhardt by a society of discharged soldiers in France (société de secours mutuels des ex militaries), 1877.
Obverse: Emblem composed of an armor and various arms surrounded by the society's name and the year. Reverse: A French dedication: "Souvenir of February 4th 1877". In the center appears an engraved inscription: "A Mlle Sarah Bernhardt de la Comédie-Française" [Miss Sarah Bernhardt of the "Comédie-Française" (one of the French national theatres)]. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Plaque with Bernhardt's portrait. 68X69 mm.
3. Button with the portrait of Bernhardt playing the role of Napoleon. Framed in an eagle-shaped frame. Diameter: 35 mm.
4. Medal commemorating Sarah Bernhardt.
Obverse: Relief of her portrait. Signed: R. Baudichon. Reverse: An amphitheater at the upper part and at the lower part - a list of plays with Bernhardt's participation and a pair of masks. Diameter: 62 mm.
