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.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2724 |
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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 |