Medal commemorating the SS 'Normandie'

Medal commemorating the SS 'Normandie'. Obverse: France draped, standing on the shore both arms raised, left hand holding a bit and rein; behind her a seahorse, rearing. Exergue: 'NORMANDIE'. Reverse: Port-bow view of the 'Normandie' under steam. Legend: 'NORMANDIE 79280 TX'. Exergue: 'CIE CLE TRANSATLANTIQVE. French Line. LE HAVRE . NEW YORK. 1935'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2181
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J. Vernon
Places: France
Vessels: Normandie fl.1935 (SS)
Date made: 1935
People: J. Vernon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm