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A group of commemorative medals relating to the S.S. Normandie
including: the silver (VIP) maiden voyage medallion decorated with an image of the ship and dated 1935 (verso), and Normandie, a mythical figure and inscribed 'Normandie/Jean Vernon' (RECTO); a bronze maiden voyage medallion, similar to the first and marked "Bronze" on the edge; a 1938 "Normandie a Rio de Janeiro" commemorative medallion in bronze; a 1939 "Normandie a Rio de Janeiro" commemorative medallion in bronze; and a bronze Blue Riband medallion to commemorate the taking of the Blue Riband by the S.S. Normandie in 19335.
2¾ in. (7 cm.) and samller. (5)
including: the silver (VIP) maiden voyage medallion decorated with an image of the ship and dated 1935 (verso), and Normandie, a mythical figure and inscribed 'Normandie/Jean Vernon' (RECTO); a bronze maiden voyage medallion, similar to the first and marked "Bronze" on the edge; a 1938 "Normandie a Rio de Janeiro" commemorative medallion in bronze; a 1939 "Normandie a Rio de Janeiro" commemorative medallion in bronze; and a bronze Blue Riband medallion to commemorate the taking of the Blue Riband by the S.S. Normandie in 19335.
2¾ in. (7 cm.) and samller. (5)