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Collection of three (3) RARE commemorative Italian Navy bronze medals on beautiful wooden plaques measuring approx. 9" x 6" featuring:
> Crest of 19th Century General Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italian unification, and the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551), commissioned in 1985, named after the general. The crest depicts his iconic motto "OBBEDISCO" (I obey). Inscription "INCROCIATORE P.A. S. GARIBALDI" refers to the aircraft carrier. Also depicts the flag of the four Maritime Republics and multiple Italian vessels.
> Crest of Admiral Giovan Battista Magnaghi, first director of the Italian Hydrographic Institute. Inscription: "NAVE AMMIRAGLIO MAGNAGHI" and "NAUTA PRO NAUTIS"
> Crest depicting the ship Alloro (A5308)a US-made minesweeper Adjutant class loaned to Italy. Inscription: "NAVE AUSILIARIA ALLORO"
