This bronze medal was issued in 1935 during France's Third Republic to commemorate the "Fête de l'Eau" (Water Festival) in Boulogne-Billancourt. Struck at the Boulogne-Billancourt Mint, it reflects the city's rich cultural heritage.
- Type: Commemorative Medal
- Date: 1935
- Mint: Boulogne-Billancourt
- Metal: Bronze
- Diameter: 49.5 mm
- Weight: 58.74 g
- Edge: Smooth with "triangle BRONZE" inscription
The obverse features the turreted coat of arms of Boulogne-Billancourt with the inscription "OFFERT PAR LA VILLE DE BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT." The reverse displays the legend "FÊTE DE L'EAU / 1935" engraved in two lines within a cartouche beneath a sun flanked by laurel branches.
This medal is preserved in a green case with gold trim from the Fraisse-Demey establishment, located at 191 rue du Temple, Paris. It serves as a significant piece of French cultural history, making it a valuable addition to any collection of commemorative medals or numismatic artifacts.
