Undated (circa 1930s), France. PRESENTATION MEDAL. By Henry Dropsy. Silvered-AE 50mm. Obv: Victory with her arms raised, a wreath in each hand. Rev: A wreath above an inscription. Cased. Some slight staining, nearly extremely fine. $30. Sorry, SOLD

Henry Dropsy (1885-1969) was born into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. He became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire.