SWITZERLAND, Fertigstellung der Lorraine-Brücke, Berne [Completion of the Lorraine Bridge], 1930, a light bronze medal by P. Burkhard for Huguenin, naked female kneeling to left, her head turned to right, view of the bridge and cityscape behind, rev. arms above legend, 40mm, 27.05g (cf. Auctiones GmbH 81, 571-2; cf. Kölner Münzkabinett 111, 1123). Very fine £20-£30

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman.

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Construction of the Lorraine Bridge, across the River Aare in Berne, began in February 1928 and the bridge opened on 17 May 1930