Medal - Brigada de Trânsito, Guarda Nacional Republicana

€459,901.00
LocationPortugal
Year1990
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter87 mm
Thickness6 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain edge with serial number (****/2000)
Lettering: ****/2000 Lettering: ****/2000
Period
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Obverse descriptionOn the left, we see a map of mainland Portugal, with St Christopher carrying the baby Jesus on his shoulder (he is considered the patron saint of drivers in Portugal).  In the centre we see a motorcyclist and, above him, a helicopter (both figures are means of transport used by the Traffic Brigade).  To the right is a vehicle, which is probably the famous 1961 Porsche 356 acquired by the GNR in 1970, which accompanied Pope Paul VI`s visit to Portugal.
Obverse lettering. ISENÇÃO . FIRMEZA . CORTESIA . 1970 - XX ANIVERSÁRIO - 1990
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the GNR Traffic Brigade, painted in grey, red, green and white.
Reverse lettering. GUARDA NACIONAL REPUBLICANA . ISENÇÃO, FIRMEZA, CORTESIA BRIGADA DE TRÂNSITO
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1990  - -
Catalog ID3469429170
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