Medal commemorating the cruiser 'Marseillaise'
Medal commemorating the cruiser 'Marseillaise'. Obverse: Bow view of the cruiser 'Marseillaise' under steam at sea. Legend: 'CROISEUR MARSEILLAISE'. Reverse: France bareheaded and draped, a short sword in her right hand, flags behind her, urging on sections of soldiery of different periods, their rifles at the shoulder; clouds behind.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2185 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Guiraud, Georges |
Places: | France |
Vessels: | Marseillaise (French) |
People: | Guiraud, Georges |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 59 mm |