Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879
Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: A badge in the form of a gilt shield, inscribed, partly surrounded by a green enamel laurel wreath resting upon an anchor and three flags on either side, all of silver. Inscription: 'IQUIQUE 21 DE MAYO DE 1879.' Reverse: Similar to obverse, except for shield bearing a port bow view of a battleship under sail. Fitted with loop and ring and blue watered silk ribbon.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2528 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Badge |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | War of the Pacific: Battle of Iquique, 1879 |
Date made: | 1879 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 40 x 35 mm |
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