French Marine Nationale – CECMED / Préfet Maritime de la...

French Marine Nationale – CECMED / Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée – Heavy Bronze Presentation Plaque A substantial and highly decorative cast bronze presentation plaque/emblem associated with the French Marine Nationale and the Mediterranean naval command at Toulon. The plaque bears the inscriptions: “PRÉFET MARITIME” “COMMANDANT EN CHEF POUR LA MÉDITERRANÉE” These titles refer to the senior French naval and maritime authority responsible for the Mediterranean, based at Toulon. The elaborate heraldic design incorporates important French Mediterranean naval symbolism, including naval anchors, stars, maritime motifs and heraldic elements associated with Toulon and the historic Mediterranean provinces. The plaque is particularly impressive for its size and weight. It is a very heavy cast-metal piece, weighing approximately 1.32 kg despite measuring only 17 × 11 cm. The reverse features a central threaded mounting stud, indicating that it was designed for secure mounting or presentation rather than being a simple flat decorative plaque. The surface has developed an attractive aged brown and green patina, with areas of verdigris, oxidation and surface wear which contribute to its character. Details * Country: France * Organisation: French Marine Nationale * Subject: Commandant en Chef pour la Méditerranée / Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée * Associated location: Toulon, France * Material: Cast copper-alloy/bronze * Dimensions: Approximately 17 × 11 cm * Weight: Approximately 1.32 kg * Reverse: Central threaded mounting stud * Condition: Aged condition with natural-looking brown and green patination, verdigris, oxidation and surface wear A striking piece of French naval heraldry and maritime memorabilia, particularly suitable for collectors of French military history, Marine Nationale items, naval heraldry and presentation pieces. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, patination and surface wear.

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