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Medal commemorating the American Alliance and the bombardment of Callao, 1866
Medal commemorating the American Alliance and the bombardment of Callao, 1866. Obverse: Four Amazons, representing Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Chile (the latter leaning on the Chilean shield) swearing mutual allegiance against Spain. Legend: 'ALIANZA AMERICANA DE MDCCCLXVI.' Exergue: Shield, wreath and arms. Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the bombardment of Callao by the Spanish fleet. Above, two armed female figures with swords and bearing shields with scales and star (Peru and Chile).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1585 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Harry Emanuel |
| Events: | Chincha Islands War: Battle of Callao, 1866 |
| Date made: | 1866 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 76 mm |
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