Historical and Art Medals

France, 1932. France. Metz, Chamber of Commerce, The Opening of the "Canal des Mines de Fer de la Moselle", a bronze Art Deco plaque, signed N-H L and stamped "Le Roux de Thionville", river-god in cartouche, reverse stylised galley, 80 x 58mm. A private issue, very fine and rare

The Canal was opened by Albert Lebrun, the French President, on 14 August 1932