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Hi All The Czech medal is a medal made ​​in France in 1920, called "reproduction" I understand, isa very rare model of the manufacturing Czechoslovakia. Lambert

Yes. michelju He has an unofficial Italian type unmarked U $ 154.00 She seems to be ok. However, I do not dare buy it.

He does not send to Brazil ... Lambert

This is true not only with this seller, but many others do not care if they sell fake or not. Lambert

I understand that this seller shows pictures of the item but send items false.. Well, I never bought this guy .. Lambert

Here, some of the Biography of the Author of Portuguese Medal. João da Silva was born in Lisbon on 1 December 1880. After attending the Industrial School Príncipe Real, in which he enrolled in 1893, he travelled to Paris where he studied at the School of Fine Arts. At this school, he received the first prizes in the subjects of Medals, Sculpture, Applied Art and Drawing, and in just two years he completed the Medal Course with the sculpture and medal maker Jules Chaplain (1839-1909). For his exam, he submitted a bronze plaque – "Les funérailles d’ Atala" -, executed in the workshops of the Mint of Paris. After completing his artistic training, he worked as an engraver at the Fleuret House. In 1900, he submitted two pieces for the Universal Exhibition of Paris. At the end of the following year, he moved to Geneva. In this city, he attended the Jeweller-Engraving course at the School of Fine Arts. To obtain a certificate, he produced a carved plate in silver - "A toilette de Diana"-, which now belongs to the Museum of Fine Arts of Geneva. When he returned to Portugal, he resumed his activity as a sculptor, goldsmith and medal maker, and between 1911 and 1914 he taught Applied Art, Jewellery and Drawing at the Marquês de Pombal School. He participated and was awarded many prizes in numerous exhibitions in Portugal and abroad. He received a 3rd place medal in the 5th Exhibition of the National Society of Fine Arts in 1905, and a second class medal at a show in that same institution in 1917. He won the 1st prize ex-aequo with René Lalique (1860-1945) in the Exhibition of Rio de Janeiro (1908), an honourable mention at the Paris Salon in 1908 and an honourable mention and gold medal at the Lisbon Salon in 1911. Among his vast sculpture works, some are quite noteworthy: the Bust of the Republic, carved for the Constituent Assembly and inaugurated in the Parliament in 1911 (later, this bust disappeared), several monuments to the dead of the First World War (Évora – 1933 and Valença do Minho - 1951, for example), and the monument in memory of the children who died in the 1914-1918 war, produced one year after it ended and intended for the French municipality of Pouliguen. João da Silva also produced the monuments in honour of Augusto Gil (1935) for the city of Guarda, and of the Baron of Rio Branco, for Rio de Janeiro, the "Fons Vitae" for the Luso Thermal Waters and the "Fonte da Juventude" for the Portuguese Pavilion in the Seville Exhibition in 1929. He was also the author of the silver epitaph dedicated to General Don José Henrique Varela Iglésias, in the cemetery of Toledo, the silver quill and inkstand offered to Afonso Costa, the "Floreira duas Pátrias" offered to the Brazilian President, Hermes da Fonseca, when he visited Portugal in 1912, and the sculpture representing the winner of the prize "A mais bela mulher de França" [The most beautiful woman in France], established by the French newspaper "Le Monde". For the city of Porto he produced two emblematic works: the monument to Júlio Dinis, commissioned by the Faculty of Medicine in 1923 and inaugurated in 1926 (through public subscription), and the monument in memory of the students of the University of Porto who died in the 1914-1918 war, composed by a female figure covered with a veil and holding a palm leaf, is known as "The Saint" or "The Wisdom". Its inauguration took place on 16 October 1948 in the entrance hall of the building which houses the University of Porto, in Gomes Teixeira Square, dated 16 October 1948. As a medal maker, João da Silva produced memorable works, such as the first gold coin of the Republic, in 1916, and the medal for the commemoration of the 1st centenary of the birth of Silva Porto, in 1950, commissioned by the Guild of Industrial Jewellers of the North of Portugal. João da Silva was elected member of the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1933 and was distinguished with the "Soares dos Reis" Award by the National Secretariat of Information (SNI) in 1949, which he declined. In 1952, he donated to the National Society of Fine Arts his house-workshop (now House-Museum Master João da Silva) built in 1938 by Ligier/Peige, following his guidelines. He died in 1960 and was buried in Prazeres Cemetery, in Lisbon.

M Yes. Only this photo. I was wrong to say that it was "only" a few days .. I received this email in August 2011. but only now remembered to comment on the matter .. I'm sorry. The photo shows a Reverse Vic Portugal, already known (unsigned) Obverse a Vic Portugal "Official" signed. Two are unfortunately not sent another picture. Lambert

Good morning Rob & JM This news is really very interesting, and it changes our understanding of Vic Portugal. I think that after 91 years comes this new series on the MV. Of course, there was probably never a great interest in researching the Vic in its own country (Portugal), among others. Maybe then we will have more information about other medals (Brazil, Siam, Romania and Cuba), I think with little information. Lambert

I received an interesting email a few days on the vic Portuguese. This e-mail sent by Mr. José de Quintanilla Mantas - Museologist . Account that there is another 'original' Victory Medal Portuguese: The medal of the sculptor João da Silva was signed by him. This medal was the target of a lot of discussion, because João was in Paris and the contest was not respected. Therefore, a first issue came out, thousands of medals unsigned and unofficial, and later, João da Silva called for the issue of his medal he had won the contest. The Interior Ministry, after some debate, accepted the situation and there was the issue of the medal, with signature. This is the photo he sent me You can see the Signature of 7:00 and year in Roman numerals MDCCCCXX Lambert

Hi Rob Incredible, :o I've rarely seen a mini Greek victory, stunning detail! Thanks for sharing. Lambert PS. Very anxious for the arrival of my Greek Vic. :love:

Some important battles. follow the link Battle of Tuyuti, May 24, 1866 link Battle of Estero Bellaco July 18, 1866 link Battle of Itororó link December 6, 1868 (in portuguese) Battle of Avaí , December 11, 1868 link (in portuguese) Battle of Riachoelo June 11, 1865 link Lambert

Ricky , Beautiful medals Lindas Peças!! Lambert

Hi Bill Great medal, I also have one with this same configuration .. is quite common, but indispensable to a well-built collection. Congratulations! Lambert

I would like to contribute some illustrations The battle of Avai in Paraguayan territory was fought in December 1868 between the forces of the Triple Alliance and Paraguay. Battle the Riachuelo, 11 June 1865 on the Riachuelo, a tributary of the Paraguay River in the province of Corrientes, Argentina. Considered by military historians as one of the most important battles of the War of Paraguay. Sorry, but found larger photos..

I wish I had an orginial document, but are very hard to find. :(

Lambert

Another example from my collection: mini group, with Italian WWI Order of the Crown. Lambert

Another example from my collection: mini group, the Red Cross WWI and WWII.

Thanks for your help Gunner this is my medal L-26225 Gnr. J. Connell. R.A lambert

Thanks for your help Paul Wood. I could not answer your question Robw. Indeed, the salesman warned me about this detail of the ribbon. This could be a mistake in the assembly of mini-group. The original group has the MBE with the right ribbon Lambert .

Hello all. A mini-group decoration of my collection. This miniature belong to the British Army corporal 1815 CPL. A. MADLE, MIDD`X R MBE 1914-15 Star War Medal Victory Medal Defence Medal 1939-1945 Lambert

Hi Robw This part is another brand BRONZE. Lambert

Confirmed that the mark of Manufacturer and "J & B" Lambert

And with much sadness that I received this news. I think they lost a great supporter. Tim, good luck in your new projects; thank you for everything! Lambert

I got this item on a lot WWI, I have no information about this Tokken. there is no information about this in my files and official sources .. Have you seen something? This is in bronze. 1914 - 1918 ? (is not 1917 - 1918)