Lot 33 - Two rare French Naval medallions: one commemorating the French Marine Nationale frigate Tourville, with a portrait of its namesake Anne Hilarion de Cotentin, Comte de Tournville (b.1642 - d.1701), famed Naval Commander; signed 'P. Rodier' to lower left on figural side, cast in Florentine Bronze by Monnaie de Paris with the cornucopia hallmark to edge and '1982', presumed striking date; plus a French Naval medallion, marked for the Commander in Chief of the Atlantic, 2nd Maritime Region, with coat of arms; both in original boxes
Tourville Medallion dimensions:
Auction 1244 - Medals, Coins and Medallions |
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Two rare French Naval medallions: one commemorating the French Marine Nationale frigate Tourville, with a portrait of its namesake Anne Hilarion de Cotentin, Comte de Tournville (b.1642 - d.1701), famed Naval Commander; signed 'P. Rodier' to lower left on figural side, cast in Florentine Bronze by Monnaie de Paris with the cornucopia hallmark to edge and '1982', presumed striking date; plus a French Naval medallion, marked for the Commander in Chief of the Atlantic, 2nd Maritime Region, with coat of arms; both in original boxes
Tourville Medallion dimensions:
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