The medal by Arthus Bertrand

Arthus Bertrand is an emblematic house of French craftsmanship, recognized for its exceptional know-how in the creation of jewelry, military decorations and medals. 

History of the Arthus Bertrand House

The story of Arthus Bertrand begins with Claude Arthus-Bertrand, a former officer in the French Navy. After the French Revolution, he decided to launch into the publishing and sale of patriotic books and engravings. His vision quickly evolved towards metal craftsmanship, and it was in 1803 that he founded the house that would bear his name, specializing in badges and medals.
Over the years, the house has diversified its activities to include jewelry collections, also becoming a reference in jewelry creation.

Arthus Bertrand and the Great Distinctions

A turning point for the house came in the early 19th century, when Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned the first military decorations, marking the beginning of a lasting partnership with the French state. Arthus Bertrand then became the official manufacturer of the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, a role it still holds today.

In addition to the Legion of Honor, the company also produces a large number of official decorations such as the National Order of Merit, the Arts and Letters, the Academic Palms, the Maritime Merit, the Agricultural Merit and the Resistance medals. These symbols of honor and recognition are forged with exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating the strong bond between Arthus Bertrand and French institutions.

The pieces produced by Arthus Bertrand are highly prized by collectors, particularly old military decorations and certain exceptional medals that are the subject of transactions in auctions and specialized fairs. This prestigious status testifies not only to the quality of the house's creations, but also to their heritage dimension and its legacy.

Arthus Bertrand, medal specialist 

To create its characteristic medals, the Arthus Bertrand house relies on the talent of its goldsmiths and medallists to capture the light on a gold or silver disc.silver finely engraved, sometimes playing with the brilliance of the diamonds and the vibrant colors of the enamel.

Arthus Bertrand offers several types of medals: “jewelry” medals, baptism medals, the colored medals in resin and ornamental stones, astro medals, customizable medals with the possibility of engraving a message, a date or a symbol, as well as the exceptional medals, which feature skills such as stamping, low relief engraving or grand feu enamel.

One thing is certain, if you like medals, you will find the one of your choice at Arthus Bertrand!