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France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, a bronze Art Deco medal by J. Vernon, sea-goddess freeing sea-horse, rev. liner under steam, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. DNW 64, 1399). Extremely fine; in original buff card box (£120-150)

Provenance:
D.E. Litrenta Collection.

Obverse only illustrated, reduced