French bicycle brand Metropole was the first brand in the world to produce the world's cardan powered bicycle. This is an original bicycle right out of the barn. Probably last used just before World War I because the last branch plate on it is from 1914. Stashed before the war probably because all means of transportation were requisitioned by the military. After the war remained in place until now. Rare to find these with the original protective caps over the gears of the kardan. With rare a large frame and deluxe frame model Veleda, this is with the beautiful ornate lugs.