Medal - Launch of the ocean liner S. S. Champlain

Location France
Year 1932
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 142.94 g
Diameter 68 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Standing figure facing left of explorer Samuel de Champlain.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering .ORBI.ANTIQVO. / NOVUM . CONJUNGIT
(Translation: Old World Joined to the New)
Reverse description Two ships turned left, sailing ship of 1603 and the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique steamer Champlain.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COMPAGNIE // GÉNÉRALE // TRANSATLANTIQUE -1603`CHAMPLAIN`1932-
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1214967790
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