An image showing 'Patriotic subscription for a ship for the navy; obverse'

An image showing 'Patriotic subscription for a ship for the navy; reverse'

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Patriotic subscription medal

Patriotic subscription medal. Obverse: The arms of Argentina, a sun rayed above crossed sprays of laurel tied with a bow on either side. Legend: 'SUSCRIPCION PRO PATRIA INICIADA POR LA GUARDIA NACIONAL . G L ALVEAR.' (Patriotic subscription for the creation of National Guards regiments. General Alvear.) Inner line below, 'B. AIRES.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a gunboat, mountains and a rising sun behind. Legend: 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA 1898.' Fitted with a loop and ring.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2565
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	B. Orzali & Co
Date made:	1898
People:	General Alvear
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 31 mm