World Medals, Fuad (1868-1936; Sultan 1917, King 1922), Visit to Tourah, bronze medal, 1933, by Huguenin Frères, industrial scene with three felucca moored alongside the Tourah cement works, rev. legends in French and Arabic around central monogram, 60.5mm., very fine
*bt. Baldwin Islamic Coin Auction 4, 8 May 2002 (lot 475, part)
The Tourah Portland Cement Company was established in 1927 and started its production in 1929.
($200-300)