To commemorate the rebuilding of the Paris Hotel de Ville, burnt by the Communards in 1871 1882

This commemorative medal, created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1882, celebrates the rebuilding of the Paris Hôtel de Ville, which was destroyed by fire during the Paris Commune in 1871. The obverse features a symbolic representation of the city of Paris, adorned with a coat of arms and a laurel wreath, with an inscription detailing the rebuilding process. The reverse depicts a seated figure, representing France, gesturing towards the newly rebuilt Hôtel de Ville. The medal exemplifies the French commitment to rebuilding and reaffirming national identity after a tumultuous period of political upheaval.