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Medal commemorating the visit of the Brazilian cruiser 'Admiral Barroso' to Chile
Medal commemorating the visit of the Brazilian cruiser 'Admiral Barroso' to Chile. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the battleship. Legend: 'ALMIRANTE BARROSO . MAYO 1903.' Reverse: A five pointed star (centre), five smaller ones above, an ornamental scroll below. Legend: 'ORDEM E PROGRESSO . POR LA RAZON OLA FUERZA.' (Order and progress. By reason or force.) Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2640 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | J.P.R. |
| Vessels: | Barroso (1896) |
| Date made: | 1903 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |