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Prize medal, Society of Old Soldiers of the Marine
Obverse: France laureate in a breastplate, seated under a tree (C) her shield at her side, a nude boy holding her sword (L) the breech of a gun and sea behind; marines drawn up in formation in distance (R) others doing exercises in the rear. Exergue: "TOUJOURS PRETS PATIENTS MAIS OBLIEUX JAMAIS". Reverse: A woman, a palm branch in her left and a laurel spray in her right hand, seated on a tablet. Uninscribed. Inscription: "ARRONDT DE VALENCIENNES PRIX OFFERT PAR LA STE DEC ANCIENS MILITAIRES DE LA MARINE". Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0684 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Henri Dubois, H |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 51 mm |
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