A 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, designed by Chaplain, in silvered bronze, head of the French Republic, reverse with a male h

A 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, designed by Chaplain, in silvered bronze, head of the French Republic, reverse with a male holding a flaming torch being carried by a winged female, in original leather case stamped gilt EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE,1900 In the absence of official participation medals being awarded at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, the present medal is deemed to be its nearest representation as the Games wee held in conjunction with the 1900 Paris International Exhibition.