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Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879

Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: The 'Esmeralda' being rammed and sunk by the 'Huascar'. On a roll above: 'IQUIQUE.' On another below: 'MAYO 21 DE 1879.' Large leaf on either side. Reverse: Inscription, 'HOMENAJE A LOS HEROES.' (Homage to the heroes.)
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Object Details

ID: MEC2286
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: War of the Pacific: Battle of Iquique, 1879
Vessels: Esmeralda fl.1879; Huascar fl.1879
Date made: 1879
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm