Catalogue
Galaup De La Perouse 1741-1788, undated (edge impressed 1985), in bronze (68mm), by S.Regis, obverse, facing bust of La Perouse, reverse, navigational instruments, above 'La Boussole Et L'Astrolabe' (compass and Astrolabe), below 'Derniere Expedition 1785-1788' (Last Voyage 1785-1788); E.Boudin, undated, in bronze (edge impressed 1987), obverse, half facing stylised head of Boudin, reverse, an impression of a fleet of ships as painted by Boudin, a renowned French marine painter, both medals struck by Monnaies De Paris. Both in boxes of issue with display stands, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $100
La Perouse, Marine Francaise, 1741-1788, (edge impressed 1988), in bronze (67mm), by Georges Guiraud, obverse, bust of La Perouse left, reverse, his ship under full sail, around 'Marine Francaise' (French Navy), and below 'Honneur.Patrie/Valeur.Discipline' (Honour.Homeland.Value.Discipline). In case of issue with display stand, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
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.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
New Caledonia, Centenary of the French Presence in New Caledonia, and Sydney to Noumea yacht race, 1953, in silver (68mm), by R.B.B. (Roger Bertrand Baron), obverse, map of New Caledonia, above, '1853-1953' and below an area for naming (this medal unnamed), reverse, the route of the race course and in the centre a seahorse in the middle of a compass, around the outside, Course Croisiere Sydney - Noumea (Cruising Course Sydney - Noumea). In original circular box, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300