Portugal: World Conference Against Apartheid, Racism and Colonialism in Southern Africa
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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A. Lobo, A. Belo Marques (obv), Medaglis,Ld. (rev) / Gravarte De Indugrave Lda, Portugal |
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Date:
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1977 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0391;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 79.3 mm | Bronze | 185 gm | $15 |
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Edge:
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Horizontal encircling lines. Impressed with issue number. This medal: "742".
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Obverse:
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Emaciated black man, standing front, behind barbed wire. Signed: "GR. A. LOBO (lower left) A. BELO MARQUES (lower right)".
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Reverse:
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Stylized brick wall severed vertically. Signed, lower left: "MEDAGLIS, Ld." Legend above: "CONFERÊNCIA MUNDIAL CONTRA O APARTHEID, O RACISMO E O COLONIALISMO NA ÁFRICA" and below between stops: "LISBOA MCMLXXVII".
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Notes:
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Comes inside a green cardboard wrapper printed with a design of various medals and: "EDUCAO GRAVARTE - LISBO - PORTUGAL". This medal also printed: "MEDALHA NO. 478 (stamped)".
The reverse design was the logo of the conference which was held in Lisbon from 16 to 19 June 1977.
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