A 1930 Dedication Plate From H.m.s. Curacoa Constansa Auction Archive this folded

this folded

Document in generally extremely fine condition

10 mm x 29

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71ST FOOT) Naming is privately impressed

A 1930 Dedication Plate From H.m.s. Curacoa Constansa Auction Archive this foldedSilver, weighing 101 grams, centrepiece of the plate is a 1757 Portuguese 30 Tari coin, held tightly in place by a silver restraining ring, the coin illustrating the crowned arms of the Grand Master Emmanuel Pinto (1741 1773, 68th Grand Master) of the Knights of St. John of Malta and the of the Order itself in an ornate frame, surrounded by the inscription "F. EMMANVEL PINTO M. M. H. S. S. 1757" on the obverse, reverse illustrating St. John planting a