N° 633 | Portugal Medal Commemorating 5th Centenary (1460-1960) of Prince Henry the Navigator's Death 1960

KW1753; Silver 35 mm.; With original ribbon and clasp; with hallmarks (hallmarked 833 fineness Lisbon assay and maker mark, (Joao Anjos) on ring; original name: Medalha Naval Comemorativa do 5º Cenyenario da Morte do Infante D. Henrique. Awesame design, incredible detail and finest quality workmanship. Incorporating several Portuguese motiffs (Order of Christ and Avis etc). Obverse inscribed: "Talant de bie faire"; reverse: "Do Infante d.Henrique + Quinto Centenatrio Da Morte". Designer/maker initials present. Original ribbon. Medal came in 2 classes (gold and silver, respective numbers made were 1000 of 'gold' and 2000 of silver). Issued to Nationals and Foreigners between 1960 and 1963. Rarely found medal, would certainly please any collector.; Condition-I