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Medal commemorating the defence of Callao, 1866
Medal commemorating the defence of Callao, 1866. Obverse: Head of President Malgarejo (left) with legend on a medallion forming the centre of a six-armed Maltese cross and laurel garland. Legend: 'BOLIVIA . A LOS VENCEDS . DEL CALLAO . ' (To the Victors of Callao.) Reverse: The arms of Bolivia in the centre of a trophy, an eagle above and legend on a medallion (centre). Legend: 'EN LA JORNA DEL 2 DE MAYO DE 1866.' (To the battle of 2 May 1866.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2526 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Chincha Islands War: Battle of Callao, 1866 |
| Date made: | circa 1866 |
| People: | Melgarejo, Mariano; Melgarejo, Mariano |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |