A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

France, 1937. FRANCE, 250th Anniversary of the Death of Robert Cavelier de la Salle, bronze medal by M. Delannoy, bust left, reverse 12-line legend, DE PAR TRÈS HAVT…LOVISIANE, 68mm (CGMP p.134). Extremely fine (£50-70)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Robert Cavelier de la Salle (1643-87), explorer; born at Rouen; took possession of Louisiana on behalf of Louis XIV, 9 April 1682; died in Louisiana .