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Patriotic subscription medal
Patriotic subscription medal. Obverse: The arms of Argentina, a sun rayed above crossed sprays of laurel tied with a bow on either side. Legend: 'SUSCRIPCION PRO PATRIA INICIADA POR LA GUARDIA NACIONAL . G L ALVEAR.' (Patriotic subscription for the creation of National Guards regiments. General Alvear.) Inner line below, 'B. AIRES.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a gunboat, mountains and a rising sun behind. Legend: 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA 1898.' Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2565 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | B. Orzali & Co |
| Date made: | 1898 |
| People: | General Alvear |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 31 mm |