Medal commemorating the liner 'France' 1962

Medal commemorating the liner 'France' 1962. Obverse: Port bow view of the liner. Legend: 'FRANCE 1962 COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE TRANSATLANTIQUE'. Inscription: 'LE HAVRE, NEW YORK French Line.' Reverse: Head of a female (Marianne) wearing a Phrygian cap. Stars in background, waves below. Inscription: 'ELL . POURSUIT . SON . ESSOR TECHNIQUE . ECONOMIQUE . ET . SOCIAL.' In card box of issue inscribed: 'FRANCE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2800
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Monnaie de Paris; J. Coefin
Places: Paris
Vessels: France 1962
Date made: 1962
People: Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 52 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the liner 'France' 1962
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