France, Launch of the Jules Verne, 1964, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, vessel right, globe and methane gas flame behind, rev. legend in and around tablet, 68mm (CGMP –). Extremely fine (£30-40)

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

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Launched on 8 September 1964, the Jules Verne was the first French gas-turbine powered vessel. Illustration reduced