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An image showing 'Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral; obverse'
An image showing 'Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral; reverse'
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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: Port-bow view of a 16th-century ship at anchor, sails being furled. Legend: '4 CENTENARIO DO DESCUBRIMENTO DO BRASIL . 1500 - 1900.' Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2638
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1900
People: Cabral, Pedro Alvares; Cabral, Pedro Alvares
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm