Antique Rare Bronze Medal Of Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral
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Beautiful antique and rare bronze medal of Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral. This medal has been made by the famous Portuguese sculptor Vasco Berardo.Only 500 were produced, this being the 280.The medal shows in the main side a figure of the navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral, a ship on the backand some soldiers following him. The reverse shows a brief description about the navigator represented, its history and achievments in the navigation in the period of the Maritime di...scoveries, with the inscription: "Discoverer of Brazil. In 1500, after the return of Vasco da Gama, he was appointed captain-Major of 15 Naus (antique ships) destined to Orient in order to establish relations with the Samorin of calecut.Always heading southwest, spotted on April 22 the Brazilian coast, where days later landed taking over the land in the name of his king".The measures are: 9 cm high (3.54 inches), and 6 cm (2.36 inches) width. Weigh 195 grams (6.87 oz
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The medals will be shiped as registered mail. A tracking number will be provided to follow the order. International buyers are welcome
(For combined shipping, or more than one item contact me to know cost details)
Note: You can find more itens (mainly medals, and others) like this in my ebay store, take a look by clicking in the icon with a door that is drawn next to my ebay user name, or in the words visit store. Be welcome. Thank´s.
