Brazil: Commemorative Medal for the Victory Over the NavalRevolt 1894. Rare bronze, 54 mm table medal, issued to commemorate the federalgovernment’s victory over rebel naval officers. The mutiny was led by AdmiralsCustódio José de Melo and Saldanha da Gama, who put together a rebel fleet fromBrazilian navy ships; the rebels claimed that President Floriano Peixoto hadexceeded his powers. The revolt broke out in September 1893 at Rio de Janeiro,and was suppressed in March 1894 after a long blockade of the city. The reverseof the medal features the date, 15 November 1889, the day the previous imperialgovernment overthrown and the Republic of Brazil proclaimed. The medal is tonedand in near extremely fine condition; engravers-marked: “MILARIAO D./CARNEIROG.” Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas),excluding postage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Itemwill be shipped USPS First Class Mail; will combine postage for multiplepurchases.
