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Medal commemorating the Brazilian fleet off Humaita, 1868
Medal commemorating the Brazilian fleet off Humaita, 1868. Obverse: Four ships of war steaming up a narrow river, forts on the right firing. Point of land on left. Legend: 'A ESQUADRA BRAZILEIRA FORÇA O PASSO DE HUMAITÁ.' Exergue: 'XIX DE FEVEREIRO DE MDCCCLXVIII.' (The Brazilian Squadron forces the passage of Humaita on 19 February 1868.) Reverse: Inscription, within laurel wreath, 'AOS DA PASSAGEM DE HUMAITÁ.' (To those who took part in the passage of Humaita.) Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2283 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | The Brazilian Fleet forces the passage of Humaita, 1868 |
| Date made: | 1868 |
| People: | Brazilian Navy |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |