Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

France, Chantier de Penhoët, the Launch of the Strasbourg, 1938, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, female in bonnet right, holding sword, shield behind, rev. battle cruiser, 50mm; Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Colombie, 1950, a bronze medal by M. Renard, female in native costume standing by palm trees, map of the French Antilles in background, rev. liner left, 58mm (CGMP p.1561; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.61, 121; cf. DNW 48, 875); Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Flandre, 1952, a bronze medal by M. Renard, vessel sailing left, rev. seated female to right in Flemish costume, 50mm (BM Acq. 1979-82, p.59, 120; cf. DNW 61, 1383) [3]. Very fine and better; all in original card boxes (£80-100)