medal / Admiral William Brown

One of a set of five medals commemorating Admiral William (Guillermo) Brown, founder of the Argentinian Navy. 1957. Gold. On obverse 'Gloria alos Vencedobes en las Aguas del Uruguay 9 de Febrero 1827'. On the reverse is 'Comision Nacional de Homenaje al Admirante Guillermo Brown', 'Decrdeeto lay no. 18853 / 56'. '1857 - 1957', with two small anchors. Also 'Facsimile del Escudo de Juncal'. Battle of Juncal, Cisplatine War, 1820s. Presented to President Sean T. O Ceallaigh.;