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Medal commemorating the Lima campaign, 1881
Medal commemorating the Lima campaign, 1881. Obverse: A Maltese cross with five arms, laurel leaves between them; a five-pointed star (centre) surrounded by a band of blue enamel, inscribed: 'CAMPAÑA DE LIMA 1881.' Reverse: Legend, 'REPUBLICA DE CHILE.' (Republic of Chile). Clasps (1) 'CHORILLOS'; (2) 'MIRAFLORES'. Fitted with a loop and ring and red ribbon with broad white central stripe. Presented to officers.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2530 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | War of the Pacific: Lima campaign, 1881 |
| Date made: | 1881 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 42 mm |