Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

MEDALS RELATED TO NAVIGATION France, France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, a bronze Art Deco medal by J. Vernon, sea-goddess freeing sea-horse, reverse liner under steam, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. BDW 3, 207 and DNW 37, 1295-6). About extremely fine; in original buff card box, lid partly split (£60-70)