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Homage to Patriots of Their Adopted Countries Medal

Visible in communities: United States Bicentennial Medals That Depict the Statue of Liberty

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in Bicentennial Medals (currently in collection)

Portugal, 1976. 38 mm, 1½ inches, bronze

Obverse: In morderate relief, a very muscular, naked, man seen from behind, carrying a flag (not Portugal's), surfing a pair of dolphins, or seahorses, towards the Statue of Liberty, with the New York City skyline in the background. Around, from left to right: HOMENAGEM DO IMIGRANTE LUSO Á SUA PÁTRIA ADOPTIVA. Under the skyline, at the shore, J. ALVES Reverse: A very Germanic Eagle portraying the Great Seal of the United States of America. Around from left: BICENTENÃRIO DOS E.U. AMÉRICÃ. Below: 1976 Edge: GRAVARIE•LISBOA•PORTUGAL.

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