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').
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2293 |
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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 |