This is a stunning piece of art. This Canovia lion is 11 inches long and 4.3 4.4 kg in weight. It is unique in the fact it has a French commemorative military medal or plaque depicting a battle scene embedded in its base. These were often commissioned to be presented for retirees war veterans of the Navy. Tape de Bouche is a military custom and extremely symbolic official military gifts. This lion not only looks and feels amazing has history embedded in it and would’ve been given to a very high regarded serving or retired military naval person. This is highly collectible highly sorted after don’t miss your chance to get it! There are some chips in it,Please study Photos as part of my description 
