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Delamarre, Raymond, Wisdom and Destiny, 1956 [b]Photo by John Birks[b] Bronze, 68 mm, 155 g [b]Reference[/b] 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. [b]Obverse:[/b] A man with a large cape (Destiny) and a woman (Wiscom/Insurance) with a spear and a shield. "Le Destin Frappe - La Sagesse Veille" (Destiny hurts - Wisdom protects). Signed Raymond Delamarre, 1956. [b]Reverse:[/b] Bees and names of some major cities of the world. "Compagnie d'Assurances l'Abeille 1856-1956" (Bee Insurance Company, 1856-1956). Keywords: favorites

Delamarre, Raymond, Wisdom and Destiny, 1956

Photo by John Birks

Bronze, 68 mm, 155 g

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 (Wiscom/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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