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England / Great Britain - An impressive set of 8 medals from the series Famous Ships of the World - high-quality decorative medals featuring iconic vessels from maritime history. - The obverse of each medal displays a detailed color illustration of a famous ship, with its name: HMS Beagle, HMS Victory, Andrea Doria, France II, RC Rickmers, Mayflower, Sagres, Thomas W. Lawson. Each piece is rendered in a classic painterly style, giving every medal a distinctive and elegant character. The reverse of all medals bears a uniform design with a ship’s wheel and the inscription: Famous Ships of the World. All medals are housed in protective transparent capsules. A fine thematic set for medal collectors, maritime history enthusiasts, nautical collectors, or as an attractive decorative display group.