Jacques Despierre, Notre-dame De Liesse, 1978

Jacques Despierre (1912-1995)
Notre-Dame de Liesse
On the head, Notre-Dame de Liesse carrying Jesus on her knees. Behind her stands the Maltese Cross.
On the reverse is a rebus inspired by traditional Liesse medals: a lily with three flowers and the letters IESE
Silver medal ordered by the Club Français de la Médaille in 1978.
D.: 63 mm
Weight: 144 g
From 1964 to 1977, Despierre produced 32 plaques and 47 medals in bronze or silver for the Monnaie de Paris.
From 1973 to 1981, he worked on 15 stained glass windows for the Notre-Dame de Liesse basilica. (www.jacquesdespierre.com)