France. PRO PATRIA. By Paul Victor Grandhomme (1851-1944). Silver-gilt (edge stamped 2ARGENT) 50mm. $125.

Paul Victor Grandhomme was born at Paris in 1851. He was a student of Chaplain and exhibited some medals at the Salon of 1906. He also worked at an enameller and goldsmith. Grandhomme died at Saint-Briac-sur-Mer (Ille-et-Vilaine), in 1944.