Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. Lot of two (2) medals. Union des Yachts Française – Prize Medals. Paris mint. By Vernon. Presented to Charles Day Rose. Victory advancing right, head left, holding laurel branch; behind, figure seated right in boat, holding rudder and bottom of sail / UNION DES YACHTS FRANÇAISE, triton and nereid in waves, each holding inscribed tablet naming race and winner; above, anchor with crossed banners. Includes: AR Medal (69mm, 150.5 g, 12h). 1896 Nice – 4th Prize – Presented to Mr. Rose and the Santanita. Edge: cornucopia and ARGENT // Æ Medal (69mm, 153.0 g, 12h). 1896 Monaco – 3rd Prize – Presented to Mr. Rose and the Santanita. Edge: cornucopia and BRONZE. EF. Two (2) medals in lot.

Mr. Rose was a British-Canadian businessman, leading racehorse breeder, yachtsman, Liberal politician, and MP for Newmarket.