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jeton de marine
Cast of a jeton de marine. Reverse only. Eagles flying over the sea towards the sun's rays. Legend: 'NON TERRUIT AUSTER EUNTES' (the south wind has not scared them from their flight). Below: 'MARINE 1734'. Commemorates the fitting out of a squadron of 16 sail of the line and 4 frigates under Adm Du Guay-Trouin in 1733 owing to differences with England.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC1199 |
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| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | Duguay-Trouin, René |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 29 mm |