Medal commemorating the centenary of the Brazilian Hydrographic Office, 1976

Medal commemorating the centenary of the Brazilian Hydrographic Office, 1976. Obverse: Antonio Hoonholtz (half length left) in uniform and medals, a chart of a harbour behind. Legend: 'ALte ANTONIO LUIZ HOONHOLTZ I DIRETOR DA REPARTIÇÃO HIDROGRAFICA 1876-1890'. Reverse: A large building with a spire, the sea in the foreground. Legend: 'CENTENÁRIO DA DIRETORIA DE HIDOGRAFIA E NAVEGAÇÃO. 1876-1976'. In a velvet bag.

Object Details

ID: MEC2724
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Creation of the Brazilian Hydrographic Office, 1876
Date made: 1976
People: Hoonhltz, Antonio Luizfl; Brazilian Hydrographic Office
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the centenary of the Brazilian Hydrographic Office, 1976