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Auction 55 15-16 Oct 2022
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Matto-Grosso Medal for the Troops
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!
Estimate: 150 - 300 EUR
Matto-Grosso Medal for the Troops
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!
Estimate: 150 - 300 EUR