A French 1922 Louis Paseur 100th Anniversary Silver-clad Bronze Plaque
A French 1922 Louis Paseur 100th Anniversary Silver-clad Bronze Plaque. The front of the plaque reads “LOVIS PASTEVR NE DOLE LE XXVII”. “DECEMBRE M.D.CCC.XXII POVR LA SCIENCE LA PATRIE LHVMANITE” with Louie facing left.
The reverse of the plaque reads “A PASTEVR LE JOVR DE SES 70 ANS LA SCIENCE ET L’HMANITE RECONNAISSAN TES XXVII DECEMBRE MDCCCXCII” with roses from the lower left.
Louis Pasteur (December 27, 1822 - September 28, 1895) was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization. He is remembered for his remarkable breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of diseases, and his discoveries have saved many lives ever since. He reduced mortality from puerperal fever, and created the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax.
Measuring 67mm by 48mm approximately
