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Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral

Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Pedro Alvares de Gouvea Cabral. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer (left) a spray of olive and oak leaves joined by two crossed anchors below. Legend: 'PEDRO ALVAREZ CABRAL.' Reverse: The arms of Portugal crowned in the centre of a Maltese cross. Legend: '4 CENTENARIO DO DESCUBRIMENTO DO BRASIL . 1500 - 1900.' Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2637
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Discovery of Brazil, 1500
Date made: 1900
People: Cabral, Pedro Alvares; Cabral, Pedro Alvares
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm