S.S. NORMANDIE - 1935 Brass Maiden Voyage Commemorative Medallion / Token / Coin

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This is a listing for a vintage S.S. NORMANDIE - 1935 Brass Maiden Voyage Commemorative Medallion. This S.S. NORMANDIE - 1935 Brass Maiden Voyage Medallion / Token  /Coin still in very good overall condition. The S.S. Normandie was designed by marine architect Vladimir Yourkevitch to be the French Line's flagship. The S.S. Normandie was considered to be the most elegant of transatlantic liners of the day, combining a Streamline Modern hull & superstructure with interior spaces done in the Art Deco style. Under the command of master, Captain René Pugnet, the Normandie set sail from Le Havre on 29 May 1935. She averaged over 30 Knots on that voyage breaking records and reaching New York after four days, three hours and 14 minutes, taking away the Blue Ribbon from the Italian liner, Rex.
This vintage original die-struck coin measures 1.4" (31mm) in diameter and is plated with a gold-tone finish. It comes to you in very nice very good overall condition, showing only some small signs of tarnish from age and storage. The medallion is beautifully detailed. It was issued by the French line in 1935 to commemorate the ships maiden voyage. The face depicts a dramatic 3/4 front view of the ship & the reverse features the French Line crest. Please see our pictures for full details. Shipping for this item will be in the United States or for international locations.
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