Belgium and Colonies. L?EFFORT ? LES VETERANS COLONIAUX PRESENTATION MEDAL. By Josu? Dupon (1864-1935). Gilt-bronze 76mm. Vancraenbroeck 80. $80. Sorry, SOLD (February, 2022) ——— Dupon’s design of “L’Effort” was used over several years with different reverses for various purposes. ——– Josu? Dupon was born at Ichtegem on May 22 1864. He attended l??cole de Dessin de Roulers, l?Academie des Beaux-Arts at Antwerp and l?Institut National Sup?rieur des Beaux-Arts. In 1891 he won a second prize in the Belgian Prix de Rome competition. Dupon exhibited extensively and won several prizes. He worked in various media, including medals. He established a reputation in particular as sculptor of animals. Dupon died at Berchem on October 13 1935