Medal commemorating the cruiser 'Marseillaise'

Medal commemorating the cruiser 'Marseillaise'. Obverse: Bow view of the cruiser 'Marseillaise' under steam at sea. Legend: 'CROISEUR MARSEILLAISE'. Reverse: France bareheaded and draped, a short sword in her right hand, flags behind her, urging on sections of soldiery of different periods, their rifles at the shoulder; clouds behind.

Object Details

ID: MEC2185
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Guiraud, Georges
Places: France
Vessels: Marseillaise (French)
People: Guiraud, Georges
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 59 mm
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