Medal commemorating the Yacht Club of France

Medal commemorating the Yacht Club of France. Obverse: France, winged, holding an olive branch in her right hand urging on a nude man seated in the stern of a sailing boat. Reverse: Neptune and a mermaid standing waist-deep in water, holding a tablet between them; a naval trophy above. Legend: 'YACHT - CLUB DE FRANCE.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2160
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Vernon, Frédéric de
Places: France
People: Yacht Club of France; Vernon, Frédéric de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm