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.

Object Details

ID: MEC2722
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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