Medal commemorating the Battalion of Marine Artillery; the blessing of the Flag

Medal commemorating the Battalion of Marine Artillery; the blessing of the flag. Obverse: The arms of Argentina, crossed sprays of laurel tied by a knot on either side, a sun rayed with stars points above, an anchor below. Legend: 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA II DE OCTUBRE 1894.' Reverse: legend, 'BATALLION D ARTILLERIA DE MARINE.' Inscription: 'FUNDADO EL 25 DE JULIO 1892 RECUERDO DE LA BENDICION DE LA BANDERA.' (Battalion of Marine Artillery; the blessing of the flag.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2564
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: R., G.
Date made: 1894
People: Battalion of the Marine Artillery Argentina
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm
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