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Guienne - Compagnie d'assurances maritimes de Bordeaux
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1863-1880 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the crowned coat of arms of Bordeaux — a quartered shield bearing fleurs-de-lis and a castle with a lion passant — surrounded by a palm and laurel wreath tied at the base. The motto of Guienne is inscribed on ribbon banners woven through the wreath. The circular legend names the issuing company around the periphery, with BORDEAUX at the base flanked by stars. |
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| Reverse description | A large three-masted steam sailing vessel under full sail is depicted in left profile on a stylized sea, with a smoke stack amidships emitting steam. The motto legend arcs around the upper field, the founding date appears in the exergue, and the engraver's signature is inscribed below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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