Medal commemorating the committee of Marine Insurers of Bordeaux; obverse

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Medal commemorating the committee of Marine Insurers of Bordeaux; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the committee of Marine Insurers of Bordeaux. Obverse: A female figure reclining in an antique boat with single mast and sail set, her left hand on the rudder, her right holding the sheet; an anchor at her feet; lightning from a cloud above, a star (left). Reverse: Within a cable, knotted below, inscription. Below, a grape vine spray and date, 1 July 1849. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0552 Artist: E. Rogat Date: 1849 Medium: silver Size: 36 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.