Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of Cesar, Duc de Vedome, in armour and cloak. Legend: 'CESAR DVC DE VANDOSME PAIR GRAND MAISTRE CHEF'. Reverse: Shield with the three fleur-de lis and the baton charged with three leopards in bend, in centre, surmounted by open coronet, surrounded by the collars of two orders, resting on mantle and placed on two crossed anchors. Legend: 'ET SVRINTENDANT GNAL DE LA NAVIGATION ET COMMERCE DE FRANCE'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1139
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Breton
People: Bourbon, César de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 12 mm x 62 mm