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Vals les Bains gilded bronze medal/plaque

This rectangular gilded bronze medal/plaque was probably struck in the 1930s in France. The obverse has a landscape in the top half depicting a bridge over a rocky stream in the foreground with buildings trees and a mountain in the background - a view of Val-les-Bains. The landscape is framed by a wreath with the words "Vals les Bains Juin - Septembre" beneath the landscape. The reverse is blank. This is probably a souvenir produced for sale to tourists who came to take the waters at the spa town of Vals-les-Bains.

Approximate dimensions:
Weight: 3.99ozs - 113.1gms
Width: 2.2ins - 5.6cms
Height: 3.15ins - 8cms

Vals-les-Bains
Vals-les Bains is a small spa resort in Ardèche France. It is famous for Eau de Vals, a sparkling mineral water rich in bicarbonates.