1951 Inauguration of the Port Fluvial de Lille Chambre de Commerce Medal
1951 Inauguration of the Port Fluvial de Lille Chambre de Commerce Medal

1951 Inauguration of the Port Fluvial de Lille Chambre de Commerce Medal

£65.00
 
£65.00
 

Obverse: Depicts a maritime scene with a ship and a pier, symbolizing the significance of Lille’s river port. A column topped with a fleur-de-lis stands at the center, representing the city's connection to commerce and navigation. The motto "UT REGAT HINC REGITUR" (translated as "From here, it is governed") is inscribed above the scene.
Obverse legend: INAUGURATION DU PORT FLUVIAL DE LILLE 1951 CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE LA VILLE DE L'ISLE
Reverse: Features the emblem of the Chambre de Commerce de Lille, a crowned fleur-de-lis enclosed in a circle. Surrounding the central design is the inscription marking the 250th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce.
Reverse legend: 250E ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE LILLE 1701-1951
Edge: Plain, hallmarked BRONZE 
Country: France 
Metal: Bronze
Weight: ± 46.65 g
Diameter: ± 45 mm
Historical Context: This medal commemorates the inauguration of the River Port of Lille in 1951 and the 250th anniversary of the Lille Chamber of Commerce, established in 1701. It highlights the importance of the river port to the city's trade and economic development.
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SKU: MED167-
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