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Medal commemorating the 10th International Navigation Congress, 1905
Medal commemorating the 10th International Navigation Congress, 1905. Obverse: Busts (right to left) of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1415) conjoined facing (left). Legend: 'LEONARDO DA VINCI . CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO.' Reverse: Within a floral band the arms of Italy crowned, inscription below. Inscription: 'X CONGRESSO INTERNAZIONALE DI NAVIGAZIONE MILANO 1905.' Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2319 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Johnson, Stefano; Johnson, S. S. |
| Places: | Italy |
| Events: | Tenth International Navigation Congress, 1905 |
| Date made: | 1905 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Vinci, Leonardo da |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |