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

Medals Related to Navigation, France, Association Des Cap-Horniers, 1909, Æ Commemorative medal, by Piechaud & Marcy, 72mm (named and dated). Very rare, good very fine (£60-80)

Cape Horn at the southernmost point of South America; it was discovered by Sir Francis Drake in 1578 and still amongst the most dangerous waters on the globe for sailing boats.