An antique French XIII National and International Shooting Competition bronze medal award. The reverse depicts two men, one is shooting, and the inscription in French Union of Shooting Societies of France. The obverse shows a sitting woman with a branch of a tree in her left hand. The inscription under the right hand reads Nancy 1906. Signed Ch. Marey. Provenance: Henri Louis Antoine Lilette, born 1872, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle - died 1955, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle. Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets, Chevallier de la Legion dHonneur. As a career officer of Frances Eaux et Forets Administration, 1892 to 1932, Henri Lilette traveled to different countries in his official capacities. As Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets he was based in Paris. Les Eaux et Forets is responsible for the administration and management of Frances forests, wildlife, and waterways. Its origins date back to the 13th century. Frances forests represent 29 percent of the countrys surface. Antique French Bronze Medal Awards For Collectors.