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Five bronze medallions, obverses have bust of men in relief and writings: MCLXXX MDXXI Ferdinand Magellanvs Svperatis Antarctici Freti Angvstiis Clarissimvs, Commandante Abel Fontoura DaCosta 1869-1940, Almirante Fernando Pereira DaSilva 1871-1943, Almirante Joao C. DaSilva Nogueira 1872-1954, Comandante Francisco DaSilva Junior 1873-1961. Reverses have reliefs of ships and writings. Donated 10/3/77 by Adm. Souto Cruz of Portugal.
Originating Mayor: Pete Wilson
Date Received: 10/3/1977