Medal commemorating the visit of the National Guard to the SS 'Garibaldi', 1898

Medal commemorating the visit of the National Guard to the SS 'Garibaldi' 1898. Obverse: The arms of Argentina within a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Legend: 'EXCURSION PATRIÓTICA DE LA GUARDA NACIONAL.' (Patriotic visit of the National Guard.) Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the battleship. Legend: 'AGORAZADO GARIBALDI. 3 DE ABRIL 1898'. Fitted with a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2290
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: B. Orzali & Co
Vessels: Garibaldi fl.1898 (Italian)
Date made: 1898
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm