Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

Brazil, Visit of the Normandie to rio de janeiro, 1938, a bronze medal by J. Vernon, liner under steam, reverse legend in 8 lines, 68mm (cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142, and DNW 37, 1295, for obverse). About very fine; with suspension loop on edge (£20-30)

The obverse type is taken from Vernon’s medal for the launch of the vessel in 1935. The Normandie visited Rio in February 1938