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.)
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2564 |
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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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