1948, France. CENTENARY OF THE SOCIETY OF FRENCH CIVIL ENGINEERS. By Jean Vernon. AE 68mm. Obv: A female standing and holding up a lighted lamp; birds, a fish and a snake in the background (Art Deco style). Rev: A female bust above an inscription. Extremely fine. $150. ——- Jean Vernon (1897-1975) studied at the ?cole des Arts D?coratifs and at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is noted in particular for his series of medals depicting scenes from Jean de la Fontaine’s Fables.