Lot 62 - 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 1262 - Antiques, Vintage & Collectables (Section 3) | 06 June 2023, (Tuesday 06:00 PM)

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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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