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Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific

Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific. Obverse: The arms of Chile. Legend: 'EL GOBIERNO DE CHILE A D. GUILLERMO WHEELWRIGHT. 18 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1850.' Reverse: Port broadside view of a paddle steamer. Legend: 'TESTIMONIO DE GRATITUD.' Exergue: 'FIR HABER INTRODUCIDO LA NAVEGACION POR VAPOR I PRONOVIDO LA EMPRESA DE FERRO - CARRIL EN CHILE.' In a fitted box.
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Object details

ID: MEC2753
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: First steamships in the Pacific, 1850
Date made: 1850
People: Wheelwright, William; Pacific Steam Navigation Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 49 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific