In the second half of the 19th century, many Victorians participated in international exhibitions to promote export of their products. Sir Redmond Barry led a Victorian delegation to Paris in 1867. He was awarded this medal, the work of the French artist P J H Ponscarme, by the French Exhibition Commissioners.

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Obverse – Laureate head of Napoleon III looking left, with the French legend NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. The artist's name is below the head in tiny letters.		Reverse – Two cupids hold a plaque inscribed SIR REDMOND BARRY. The plaque rests on the head of the French Imperial eagle and is below a laurel wreath. Around it is the legend EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE MDCCCLXVII A PARIS [The Universal Exhibition of 1867 at Paris], below is POUR SERVICES RENDU [for services rendered].

Donated by Sir Redmond Barry