SKU:
845
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Total bids:
2
BRAZIL
Rare Matto-Grosso Medal for the Troops, instituted in 1867. Breast Badge, Zinc, obverse Pedro II to the left, the reverse "MATTO GROSSO 1867" surmounted by a small laurel wreath surrounded by the legend "CONSTANCIA E VALOR", later ribbon, by Victo Resse. Commemorates the terrible mission of the Brazilian troops who had to attack from the back the Paraguayan army across the desert. Gill. p. 86 Ross Br20. Dim.: 28,5x20,0 mm. I R!
Shop ID:
5753
Low estimate:
150.00 EUR
high estimate:
300.00EUR