France, Yachting, 1948, a bronze award meal by R. Delamarre, two sails being blown by zephyrs, mermaid with conch-shell below, rev. parade of sailing ships including Jason’s Argo and Columbus’ Santa Maria, centre engraved (C.V.A., 1951, Jury), 81mm (CGMP p.588). Very fine (£30-40)

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

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Issued by the Monnaie in 1949