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Brazil Baron of Wandenkolk Commemorative

Name: Brazil Baron of Wandenkolk Commemorative
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1952 · Cr$ 1,20

The stamp features a portrait of Baron of Wandenkolk in military uniform, with his name and life dates (1838-1902) and the issue year (1952) below.

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Custódio José de Melo, Baron of Wandenkolk, a significant Brazilian admiral and politician who played a key role in the early Brazilian Republic.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

historical-figure military politician commemorative republic

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/35902845@N08">Mark Morgan</a> from Port of Spain, Trinidad · License: Public domain

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