Medal commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Riachuelo, 1965
Medal commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Riachuelo, 1965. Obverse: Busts of an officer, a petty officer and a seaman. Legend: 'I CENTENÁRIO DA BATALHA NAVAL DO RIACHUELO 1965'. Reverse: Within oak and laurel sprays a crossed cannon, anchor and shield inscribed, 'II DE JUNHO DE 1865'. Legend: 'BRASIL'. In box of issue.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2722 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | Paraguayan War: Battle of Riachuelo, 1865 |
Date made: | 1965 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 50 mm |
Parts: | Medal commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Riachuelo, 1965 |
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