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Medal - São Vicente Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy
| Location | Portugal |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in high relief the São Vicente Lighthouse complex atop dramatic rocky cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, showing the cylindrical lantern tower rising above the historic convent and fortress buildings. The legend 'MARINHA PORTUGUESA' arcs along the upper rim and 'DIRECCÃO DE FARÓIS' along the lower rim, with 'FAROL DE S. VICENTE' inscribed in the lower field. The engraver's signature 'Mª de Lourdes' appears in the mid-right field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief map of the Portuguese mainland coastline occupying the right half of the field, with the names of principal lighthouses labelled along the coast and the word 'PORTUGAL' inscribed vertically. In the upper left quadrant the heraldic shield of the Directorate of Lighthouses is displayed, accompanied by a scroll bearing 'DIRECCÃO DE FARÓIS'. A stylised multi-pointed compass rose in the lower left connects by a line to the coastline, symbolising maritime navigation. The legend 'FARÓIS DA COSTA DE PORTUGAL CONTINENTAL' is inscribed vertically along the left field. |
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| Reverse lettering | DIRECÇÃO DE FARÓIS FARÓIS DA COSTA DE PORTUGAL CONTINENTAL PORTUGAL Montedor Esposende LEÇA Aveiro Cabo Mondego Penedo da Saudade Nazaré Berlenga Cabo Carvoeiro Cabo da Roca Cabo Raso Guia Sta. Maria Bugio Cabo Espichel Cabo de Sines Cabo Sardão Cabo S. Vicente Sagres Ponta da Piedade Ponta do Altar Alfanzina Cabo de S. Maria V. R. Santo António |
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