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S.S. Flandre Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
S.S. Flandre Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

S.S. Flandre Medal

Artifact IDMO 2002.37
Object Type Medal
Date 1951
Maker (French, 1893 - 1974)
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze medal is by the French medallist Marcel Renard and was struck to commemorate the launch of the ocean going liner SS Flandre in 1951. The obverse depicts a bonneted woman in Flemish costume seated on a shield that bears a lion rampant. The woman appears to be typing. The word "Flandre" is stamped around the edge of the medal. On the reverse is a depiction of the SS Flandre below the words "French Line" in script. Below the depiction of the SS Flandre are the words "Compagnie Generale Transatlantique" with a depiction of fish below.
The rim is stamped "bronze" and has the triangular mark for Arthus Bertrand.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mary Hemingway, the wife of Ernest Hemingway in 1986.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mary Hemingway; Ernest Hemingway Collection
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesErnest Hemingway Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055712)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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