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Impératrice Eugénie - 1er paquebot français
| Location | France |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A finely engraved broadside view of the paddle steamer Impératrice Eugénie under sail and steam in low relief against a darkened field, depicting the vessel's two masts with rigging, funnels, and paddle wheel. The ship's name and year appear in the lower field as an incuse legend: 'Impératrice EUGÉNIE 1865', with the engraver's signature 'C. Gondard' to the right. |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter bust portrait of Empress Eugénie in relief, shown wearing a pearl necklace and an off-shoulder gown, her hair arranged in curls. She is flanked by two decorative shields bearing harp motifs and a central cartouche with an interlaced monogram. The legend 'TRANSATLANTIQUE' curves along the lower rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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