France, Launch of the Cuirassé Richelieu, 1941, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, bust of Cardinal Richelieu left, rev. cruiser right, field named (C.J.M. “Siroco”, Matifou, 6-9-1942), 41mm (CGMP p.200; cf. DNW 47, 1159). Very fine, the small size rare (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of Maritime Medals.

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Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), principal minister of Louis XIII