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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 |
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| 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 |