Medallion of the Marquis de Lafayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion of the Marquis de Lafayette: Oval-shaped metal pendant with a raised profile portrait of a man in military uniform, facing left. The man's hair is styled with curls on the side and back of his head, and he wears a jacket with epaulets and other military adornments. The pendant has a beaded border around the edge and a small loop at the top for hanging. The metal appears dark, possibly silver or another dark-colored metal. The background behind the pendant is light-colored.