Medal commemorating the Torbay-Lisbon Race 1956

Medal commemorating the Torbay-Lisbon Race 1956. Obverse: Starboard-bow view of a barque under full sail, a Maltese cross on each sail, excepting jibs and mizen topsail. It represents the former Portugese Training Vessel 'SAGRES'. Legend: 'FEDERAÇÃO . PORTUGUESA .DE . VELA.' Exergue: '1956.' Reverse: A large vertical anchor. Inscription: 'REGATA TORBAY LISBOA.' (left); 'TORBAY LISBON RACE.' (right).

Object Details

ID: MEC2234
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Torbay to Lisbon Race, 1906
Vessels: Sagres (1937)
Date made: 1956
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 70 mm