Hoisting the flag on SS `Belgrano`, `Pueyrredon` and `Sarmiento`
Hoisting the flag on SS `Belgrano`, `Pueyrredon` and `Sarmiento`
€365,068.00
Location
Argentina
Year
1900
Type
Commemorative medals/Historical medal
Composition
Silver plated copper
Weight
8.94 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Port broadside view of the cruiser SS Belgrano.
Obverse lettering
ENTREGA
DE LAS BANDERAS PARA EL BELGRANO EL PUEYRREDON Y LA
SARMIENTO. (Translation: Hoisting the flag on SS `Belgrano`, `Pueyrredon` and `Sarmiento`.)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Starboard broadside view of the corvette and training ship Sarmiento
Reverse lettering
DUX FEMINA FACTI (VIRG. EN. LIB.
1.)
8 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1900
