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Medal - Steam Navigation on Swiss Lakes in the 19th Century L'industriel
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Relief depiction of the paddle steamer L'Industriel sailing left on choppy waters, with a tall smokestack emitting smoke and an Alpine mountain range in the background. A Swiss flag is visible at the stern. The legend in the lower field reads the ship name, date, and lake name, with the engraver's signature visible in the right field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Six-line German inscription in bold relief occupying the central field, with an anchor below the text and a small asterisk at the base. A bilingual circular legend in German and French surrounds the design, with the edition number 153 struck above the central inscription. The French legend reads in the lower portion inverted. |
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