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Delamarre, Raymond, Wisdom and Destiny, 1956, Obverse
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Reference
Ga. 57, R. Gailhouste, "Numismatique de l'Assurance Française," Castres, 2002.
This medal celebrates the centenary of the insurance company Compagnie d'Assurances l'Abeille.
Obverse: A man with a large cape (Destiny) and a woman (Wisdom/Insurance) with a spear and a shield. "Le Destin Frappe - La Sagesse Veille" (Destiny hurts - Wisdom protects). Signed Raymond Delamarre, 1956.
Reverse: Bees and names of some major cities of the world. "Compagnie d'Assurances l'Abeille 1856-1956" (Bee Insurance Company, 1856-1956).
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