Three 1878-89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Auction Archive He later developed a case

He later developed a case of "Neurasthemies" (an ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude

Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 21

In its balsa wood box of issue

its civilian and non-regular supporters

the badge suspended from a diamond-set gold loop

Three 1878-89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Auction Archive He later developed a caseThree 1878 89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Paris Universal Exposition Medal 1878, Uniface Trial Striking by A. Dubois (white metal, obverse illustrating Marianne sitting upon a railcar, her right foot resting upon a cannon, symbols of industry and the City of Paris in the background, inscribed "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS" above, surrounded by the inscription "EXPOSITION UNIVERSALLE PARIS 1878", engraver marked "A. D." (Alphe Dubois: 1831 1905), reverse