Waterlow Medal - Jury International Des Recompenses

Obverse

The central figure on the obverse with the star on her head and a wreath in each hand seems to represent the notion of prize-giving. From left to right are figures of Industry, Commerce , Science , and the Arts. Below are two boys, one holding a branch and the other wheat and a scythe. In the background is a view of the exhibition and below a reclining river goddess (the Seine) and a shield bearing the arms of Paris. See text for further explanation.