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Medal commemorating the Torbay-Lisbon Race 1956

Medal commemorating the Torbay-Lisbon Race 1956. Obverse: Starboard-bow view of a barque under full sail, a Maltese cross on each sail, excepting jibs and mizen topsail. It represents the former Portugese Training Vessel 'SAGRES'. Legend: 'FEDERAÇÃO . PORTUGUESA .DE . VELA.' Exergue: '1956.' Reverse: A large vertical anchor. Inscription: 'REGATA TORBAY LISBOA.' (left); 'TORBAY LISBON RACE.' (right).

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2234
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Torbay to Lisbon Race, 1906
Vessels:	Sagres (1937)
Date made:	1956
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 70 mm