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Plaquette - Hospital and fishing support ship 'Gil Eannes'

Location Portugal
Year 1955
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse lettering GIL EANES // NAVIO DE APOIO Á FROTA BACALHOEIRA // VIANA DO CASTELO 1955
Reverse description A richly detailed multi-scene composition in high relief depicting the social and medical assistance provided to Portuguese fishermen. The central figure is a standing fisherman holding a long pole, surrounded by scenes of medical care, a hospital ward with patients, a sailing vessel at sea, a motor vehicle, and a surgical or examination room with a lamp and medical equipment. The engraver's and sculptor's signatures appear in the lower left and right margins respectively.
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