Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879

Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: A badge in the form of a gilt shield, inscribed, partly surrounded by a green enamel laurel wreath resting upon an anchor and three flags on either side, all of silver. Inscription: 'IQUIQUE 21 DE MAYO DE 1879.' Reverse: Similar to obverse, except for shield bearing a port bow view of a battleship under sail. Fitted with loop and ring and blue watered silk ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MEC2528
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: War of the Pacific: Battle of Iquique, 1879
Date made: 1879
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 35 mm