Exploration Medals
Lot 2936 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday 24 November) Leslie J Carlisle C Exploration Medals
Estimate $70
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SOLD $50
FRENCH COLONIES, New Caledonia, Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes "Caledonien", 1952, in bronze (59mm) by R.B.Baron, obverse, map of New Caledonia under two kagu (also cagou) birds, vegetation in the background, reverse, maritime crown over anchor with unicorn's bust left. In box of issue, uncirculated.
The Caledonien was built at Dunkirk by A. & C. de France for the French shipping company, Des Messageries Maritimes. It was delivered in September 1952 and operated on the Marseilles to Sydney service via the Panama Canal. It was named after the French colony of New Caledonia established in 1853.
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