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Medal commemorating the navigation of the Amazon, 1865
Medal commemorating the navigation of the Amazon, 1865. Obverse: Head of President Malgarejo (left) within oak and olive wreath. Legend: 'MELGAREJO AL PUEBLO.' Reverse: Inscription, 'MEJILLONES NAVIGACION DEL AMAZONAS' (The navigation of the Amazon). Legend: 'UNION AMERICANA COMUNIDAD DE CUIDADANIA.' (The American Union. The common bond of citizenship.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2527 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Agassiz's expedition to the Amazon, 1865 |
| Date made: | circa 1866 |
| People: | Melgarejo, Mariano; Melgarejo, Mariano |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 mm |