Medal - Ministère de la Marine (Régates) ND front Medal - Ministère de la Marine (Régates) ND back
Medal - Ministère de la Marine (Régates) ND photo
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Medal - Ministère de la Marine (Régates) ND

 
Silver (.950) 14.77 g 32 mm
Description
Location
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Award medals › Sport awards
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
14.77 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#199355
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Regatta scene (speed race between several boats) with a sailboat in the center and a motorboat in the background. Sun beaming on the horizon. Laurel branch on the left.
Marine elements: jas anchor and rope, oar, gaff with curved hook, birds.
Recipient's name engraved in a rectangular cartouche and year of award.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MINISTÈRE DE LA MARINE
RÉGATES
1912
CH. MAREY

Engraver: Charles Gustave de Marey

Edge

Smooth with punch and inscriptions

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 ARGENT

Comment

Awarded in 1912.