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HONOUR AND COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR BAHIA

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

July 2nd, 1823

Gold class, as awarded to Generals: Gilt Bronze oval medallion in the form of polished rays with finely chiseled details; centre medallion in gold embossed with crossed sword and green enameled laurel branch and the crowned monogram “P.I” on pebbled ground; night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “RESTAURACAO DA BAHIA 1823”; on top, suspension loop in the form of acanthus leaves, to which a typical, large, embossed Brazil’s imperial crown is hinged; suspension ring and original ribbon; smooth reverse.

Dim.: 67,0 x 52,0 mm. I RR!

Evidence at a glance

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Physical characteristics

Material (listing wording)
Gilt Bronze
Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
67,0 x 52,0 mm

Identification

Source note
Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
Listing object ID
206979794

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.
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