Medal

Jules Prosper Legastelois

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medal by Jules Prosper Legastelois. Two bronze plaques are shown side by side. The left plaque is rectangular with a rounded top. The left plaque depicts a relief of a woman's head and torso. The woman's face is turned to the left. The woman has a short wavy hairstyle. The woman wears a laurel wreath on her head. The woman wears a draped garment. The woman's left hand is to her chest. The woman has wings. The words "PRO PATRIA" are on the plaque behind the woman. The right plaque is rectangular with a rounded top. The right plaque depicts a relief of military items. The military items include a cannon on wheels. The military items include a bundle of rifles. The military items include a sword and a flag. The right plaque depicts a rectangular field that is empty. The background behind the plaques fades from dark to light gray.