Medal commemorating the visit of the National Guard to the SS 'Garibaldi', 1898
Medal commemorating the visit of the National Guard to the SS 'Garibaldi' 1898. Obverse: The arms of Argentina within a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Legend: 'EXCURSION PATRIÓTICA DE LA GUARDA NACIONAL.' (Patriotic visit of the National Guard.) Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the battleship. Legend: 'AGORAZADO GARIBALDI. 3 DE ABRIL 1898'. Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2290 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | B. Orzali & Co |
| Vessels: | Garibaldi fl.1898 (Italian) |
| Date made: | 1898 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |