A Small Collection of Maritime Medals

France, Launch of the Croiseur Lamotte-Picquet, Lorient, 1924, a bronze medal by P.-C. Lenoir and R. Cochet, bust of Lamotte-Picquet three-quarters right, rev. cruiser sailing right, 50mm (CGMP p.240; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.43, 99). Remains of paper label adhering to obverse, otherwise very fine (£20-30)

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

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Admiral Toussaint-Guillaume Lamotte-Picquet (1720-91) distinguished himself during the war of American Independence. The cruiser named after him played an important part in the battle off Koh Chang, Cambodia, on 17 January 1941