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Medalhística - Guerra Peninsular - Medallic Art - Peninsular War Dr. Ary dos Santos 1st Volume Published by the Navy Museum The book Medallic Art - Peninsular War, by Dr. Ary dos Santos, is a unique work dedicated to the study of military medals issued in the wake of the Peninsular War, focusing on the Portuguese and foreign decorations associated with the conflict. This 1st Volume has 346 pages and illustrates various reproductions of medals and an extractable military map sheet. It presents detailed descriptions of the ”biographies” of the medals created or distributed during the Peninsular War, with historical context, visual identification, and symbolism. It includes Portuguese and foreign medals, focusing on allied military forces, navy, and figures such as the 7th Marquis of Nisa and Horatio Nelson. Biographies of military personnel, transcripts of documents from the time, decrees, and biographical notes are integral parts of the research.