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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 957

(x) France, Republic, National Marine Medal of Honour, stamped 'Georges Lemaire', reverse engraved 'Soulary Louis Antoine, 1902', with silver mark, suspension completely removed, very fine and rare, housed in card box

The obverse design is dominated by the personification of France wearing a winged helmet, and the breastplate of her armour features an anchor. The reverse features a central trophy of arms which is engraved with the date and name of the recipient, which is flanked by the text 'Marine Nationale, Honneur Travail Devouement' along the rim.

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Sold for
£20

Starting price
£10