Medal for Coimbra, Bronze Medal

SKU: 02.BRA.0119.103.01

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    • country
      Brazil
    • date of institution
      July 8, 1865
    • makers
      Casa de Moeda, Rio de Janeiro; Victor Resse, Rio de Janeiro

    History


    The Medal for Coimbra (Medalha do Forte de Coimbra) was instituted by Emperor Dom Pedro II on July 8, 1865 for the army, and on April 21, 1868 for the navy. It was founded to recognize the services of those Brazilian troops who defended the Fort of Coimbra against invading Paraguayan forces on December 28, 1864.

    It was authorized with three grades according to the rank of the recipient. The Gold Medal was awarded to ...  Senior Officer, the Silver Medal was conferred upon Officer, while the Bronze Medal was for enlisted men.
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    Medal for Coimbra, Bronze Medal

    • Price

      $250 USD

    • Composition

      Bronze

    • Inscription

      Obv: VALOR E LEALDADE Rev: 26 27 28 DE DEZEMBRO FORTE DE COIMBRA 1864

    • Size

      20x28mm

    • Maker

      Casa de Moeda, Rio de Janeiro; Victor Resse, Rio de Janeiro

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