{"product_id":"independance-des-etats-unis-medaille","title":"⁣⁢United States Independence - Medal⁤⁣","description":"\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"d86c1749\" data-gp-tth-2=\"4843737a\" data-gp-tth-4=\"4e85d0ca\" data-gp-tth-6=\"8fbb721e\" data-gp-tth-8=\"1ac5f978\" data-gp-tth-10=\"18fafcca\" data-gp-tth-12=\"f347aeb8\" data-gp-tth-14=\"68d1448c\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, Joaquin Jimenez signs a medal that honors American liberty, two and a half centuries after its\u003cbr\u003eproclamation. More than a commemoration, this creation is part of a long continuum: that of a history enriched by exchanges and 250 years of friendship and collaboration between France and the United States.\u003cbr\u003eThe medal echoes the great moments of Franco-American friendship, from the support\u003cbr\u003edecisive contribution in the 18th century to the cultural and diplomatic collaborations that have\u003cbr\u003ebeen built over generations. It dialogues with the heritage of the engravers of the century.\u003cbr\u003eof the Enlightenment, creators of the first medals celebrating American independence. From\u003cbr\u003eyears later, Joaquin Jimenez continues this legacy and, in turn, pays tribute to them\u003cbr\u003etribute, by anchoring his vision in the present. Through this work, the medal becomes an object of transmission: it tells a story of independence in motion, shaped by history, dialogue, and a lasting friendship between two nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-gp-tth-0=\"696bbaad\"\u003eOBVERSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"42716a4\" data-gp-tth-2=\"9d7e16cc\" data-gp-tth-4=\"b0786a51\" data-gp-tth-6=\"dea2cf65\"\u003e⁣⁢The design depicts a battle scene, in the style of Liberty Leading the People\u003cbr\u003eby Eugène Delacroix, structured around three central figures. In the foreground, an allegorical female figure unfolds, recognizable by her radiant crown and flowing robe. The embodiment of Liberty, she leads the march, brandishing a flag.\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the composition, George Washington, a founding figure of the American nation, is depicted holding a sword. To his right, the Marquis de La Fayette, in turn, brandishes a weapon, evoking their common commitment and the fight for liberty.\u003cbr\u003eIn the background, a landscape animated by soldiers recalls the historical context of the struggle for independence and places the scene within the tumult of the clashes that shaped the birth of the nation.⁤⁣\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-gp-tth-0=\"1a769a43\"\u003eREVERSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"b942170d\" data-gp-tth-2=\"671d66f0\" data-gp-tth-4=\"7677e4d1\" data-gp-tth-6=\"ade8f8dd\" data-gp-tth-8=\"9ec8146e\" data-gp-tth-10=\"bd7d34c7\" data-gp-tth-12=\"70b976c9\" data-gp-tth-14=\"a5ae903f\" data-gp-tth-16=\"c8cf64f7\"\u003eThe composition brings together several layers of American history, displayed in a\u003cbr\u003ecircular path, clockwise. In the background, a\u003cbr\u003eL'Hermione, the frigate that enabled the Marquis de La Fayette to reach America, a direct reminder of French support for the struggle for independence. The dates 1776–2026, inscribed in the composition, establish a link between the proclamation of independence and its 250th anniversary.\u003cbr\u003eOn the right, two profiles stand out: those of George Washington and the Marquis de La\u003cbr\u003eFayette, founding figures of American independence and symbols of the Franco-American alliance. Their busts, turned towards the horizon, suggest a shared vision and a common construction built to last.\u003cbr\u003eIn the lower part of the design, a hat and a helmet from the First and\u003cbr\u003eSecond World Wars introduce another temporal dimension: they evoke the continuity of commitment, the battles fought side-by-side, and the renewed alliances throughout the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eOn the left, the Statue of Liberty, designed and assembled in France, rises as a landmark.\u003cbr\u003evisual and symbolic, embodying the ideals of liberty and emancipation. The entire design thus presents an independence rooted in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pieces-et-monnaies.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143201743195,"sku":"100114118500P0","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/7887\/5438\/files\/usa-medaille-avers.png?v=1779977630","url":"https:\/\/www.pieces-et-monnaies.com\/en-en\/products\/independance-des-etats-unis-medaille","provider":"pieces-et-monnaies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}