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Medal - Inauguration of Brăila Harbour Docks
| Location | Romania |
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| Year | 1872 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Panoramic view in relief of the newly built Brăila harbour quay, depicting a paddle steamer to the left and a sailing vessel to the right moored alongside a stone dock wall, with the townscape of Brăila featuring churches and civic buildings visible in the background. The two-line legend in the lower field reads CHEUL PORTULUI / BRAILA. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The entire reverse field is occupied by a fifteen-line Romanian commemorative inscription recording the foundation of the harbour works in 1872 during the reign of Carol I, naming the President of the Council and Minister of the Interior L. Catargi, the Minister of Public Works N. Kretzulesku, the Mayor Colonel C. Petrescu, and the municipal councillors responsible for the project. |
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