Medal commemorating the American Alliance and the bombardment of Callao, 1866

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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