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Medal - Launch of the cruiser Tourville
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1926 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Admiral Anne Hilarion de Costentin de Tourville in high relief, depicted with long flowing curly hair and period military dress with a draped cloak. The legend arcs around the upper field, identifying the subject. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Profile view of the French cruiser Tourville under steam, sailing to the right, rendered in fine detail with masts, funnels and hull visible above the waterline. A rectangular exergue below the vessel carries the three-line identifying inscription. The engraver's signature appears to the left of the ship. |
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