{"product_id":"independance-des-etats-unis-medaille","title":"⁣⁢United States Independence - Medal⁤⁣","description":"\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"97a90a54\" data-gp-tth-2=\"fe7d50d1\" data-gp-tth-4=\"da7a56a8\" data-gp-tth-6=\"8fbb721e\" data-gp-tth-8=\"74742a8f\" data-gp-tth-10=\"efd48e18\" data-gp-tth-12=\"3293f225\" data-gp-tth-14=\"b446aa71\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, Joaquin Jimenez has designed a medal that honors American liberty, two and a half centuries after its\u003cbr\u003eproclamation. More than a commemoration, this creation is rooted in the long sweep of history: that of a story enriched by exchanges and by 250 years of friendship and collaboration between France and the United States.\u003cbr\u003eThe medal echoes the significant 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 engages with the legacy of the engravers of the century.\u003cbr\u003eEnlightenment, who created the first medals celebrating American independence. Years\u003cbr\u003elater, Joaquin Jimenez continues this tradition and, in turn, pays tribute to them\u003cbr\u003etribute, grounding its focus in the present. Through this artwork, 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=\"869d1313\" data-gp-tth-2=\"70b2aa9\" data-gp-tth-4=\"b8884e5\" data-gp-tth-6=\"cde15f16\"\u003e⁣⁢The drawing represents a battle scene, like Liberty leading the people.\u003cbr\u003eby Eugène Delacroix, structured around three central figures. In the foreground is an allegorical female figure, recognizable by her radiant crown and flowing dress. The incarnation of Freedom, she guides the march by brandishing a flag.\u003cbr\u003eIn the center of the composition, George Washington, founding figure of the American nation, is represented holding a sword. To his right, the Marquis de La Fayette in turn brandishes a weapon, evoking the common commitment and the fight for freedom.\u003cbr\u003eIn the background, a landscape animated by soldiers recalls the historical context of the struggle for independence and places the scene in the tumult of the clashes which 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=\"8acb556f\" data-gp-tth-2=\"671d66f0\" data-gp-tth-4=\"222679b2\" data-gp-tth-6=\"ade8f8dd\" data-gp-tth-8=\"736f4aa4\" data-gp-tth-10=\"8b0d758c\" data-gp-tth-12=\"96d2eaf9\" data-gp-tth-14=\"a5ae903f\" data-gp-tth-16=\"2c3a3317\"\u003eThe composition brings together several layers of American history, unfolded 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 fight 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 U.S. 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 World War I and\u003cbr\u003eWorld War II introduces another temporal dimension: they evoke the continuity of commitment, the battles fought side-by-side, and the alliances renewed 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 representation, embodying the ideals of liberty and emancipation. The entire design thus showcases independence inscribed in the long sweep of time.\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-wf\/products\/independance-des-etats-unis-medaille","provider":"pieces-et-monnaies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}