Medal commemorating the visit of the 'Duguay-Trouin' to New York, 1900

Medal commemorating the visit of the 'Duguay-Trouin' to New York, 1900. Obverse: View of New York harbour, the statue of Liberty (left) the forward part of the battleship 'Duguay-Trouin' (port side) in foreground; a cartouche below, inscription: '20 AVRIL 1901.' Reverse: Within a wreath of laurel, inscription: 'LA COLONIE FRANÇAISE DE NEW YORK AUX MARINS DU DUGUAY - TROUIN.' (The French colony of New York to the sailors of the 'Duguay-Trouin').

Object Details

ID: MEC2293
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Visit to New York of the Duguay-Trouin, 1901
Vessels: Duguay-Trouin fl.1901 (French)
Date made: 1901
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm