Medal commemorating the Brazilian fleet off Humaita, 1868

Medal commemorating the Brazilian fleet off Humaita, 1868. Obverse: Four ships of war steaming up a narrow river, forts on the right firing. Point of land on left. Legend: 'A ESQUADRA BRAZILEIRA FORÇA O PASSO DE HUMAITÁ.' Exergue: 'XIX DE FEVEREIRO DE MDCCCLXVIII.' (The Brazilian Squadron forces the passage of Humaita on 19 February 1868.) Reverse: Inscription, within laurel wreath, 'AOS DA PASSAGEM DE HUMAITÁ.' (To those who took part in the passage of Humaita.) Fitted with a loop.

Object Details

ID: MEC2283
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: The Brazilian Fleet forces the passage of Humaita, 1868
Date made: 1868
People: Brazilian Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm
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