Commemorative badge; To the Brazilian Fleet from the Argentina Fleet

Commemorative badge. To the Brazilian fleet from the Argentina fleet. Obverse: A badge in the form of a scroll. The arms of Brazil and motto on a ribbon below: 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL 15 de Novembro 1889' (date when Republic was established.) In brass on white metal ground. Reverse: Inscription, 'Á LA ARMADA BRASILERA LA ARMADA ARGENTINA Arsenal de Marina 25 Octubre 1900.' (To the Brazilian fleet from the Argentina fleet. Marine Arsenal 25 October 1900.) Fitted with a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2569
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bellagamba; Rossi
Date made: 1900
People: Bellagamba; Rossi Brazilian Navy Argentine Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 x 27 mm