Medals of Naval Interest or Association

France, the SS Normandie, her launch (and Maiden Voyage) Art Deco silver medal, 1935, by Jean de Vernon (1897–1975), for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, a stg. sea-goddess frees a sea-horse from chains, rev. port-side view of the liner under full steam, on edge: 2 ARGENT, 68mm., wt. 98.32gms. (BM Acq. 1978-82, p. 60, 142; Maier 333), in fitted red leather presentation case (which opens to make a stand), the lid inscribed in gilt, ‘Commission de Controle de la Circulation Monetaire’, mint state and extremely rare in silver
*ex DNW auction, 8th September 1998 (lot 1295).