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

France, Exposition nationale coloniale, marseille, 1922, a silver-gilt award medal by L.-H. Bouchard, standing men and seated females in front of colonial buildings, reverse view of the harbour at Marseille, named (Pierre Marraud), 68mm (cf. BDW 13, 215). Very fine and very rare in this metal; in original red fitted case of issue (£120-150)

A special issue to government officials; Marraud was a minister at that time. For other medals awarded to him, see lot nos. 769 and 798