In the centre, a male figure with his back turned, naked from the waist up, with his arms raised towards a modern frigate, in a clear gesture of homage or salute. Prominently displayed on the right is the inscription in relief: ‘A PÁTRIA HONRAI’ (Honour the Fatherland) — evoking patriotic duty and the motto associated with the Navy. Elements of agricultural and industrial work are also present: A pitchfork (on the left) An anvil and a plough, reinforcing the connection between work, the sea and the land. Visible signature of the author: C. MACHADO
Obverse lettering
A PÁTRIA
HONRAI
C.MACHADO
Obverse script
Reverse description
It features a ship`s rudder in high relief at the top, a quintessential nautical symbol representing direction, leadership and control. A nautical rope surrounds the medal, with well-defined knots at the base. The central field is smooth, ideally reserved for personalised engravings. Mint mark at the bottom centre: ‘CUNHARTE - Gr. Adolfo’
