Medal for the Second British Invasion, Silver Medal (special medal)

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SKU: 02.ARG.0107.102.01.003

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  • Silver Medal Obverse and Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Argentina
  • Makers
    Ignacio Arrabal
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: DA. MERCEDES GONZALEZ Y LAVALLE A LOS YLUSTRES DEFENSORES PUDISTE SORPREHENDERME BUENOS AIRES SORPRE HENDIDA JUNIO 27 DE 1806 Rev: DE SU REY Y DE SU PATRIA LINIERS CONCHA Y LASALA PERO NO VENCERME BUENOS AIRES DEFENDIDA DIA 5 D JULIO DE 1807
  • Size
    50.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version weighs 63.8 grams. This version was made for the Lavalle's widow.
  • Image Licensing
    This image/illustration is attributed to “Historia de los Premios Militares República de Argentina”, published by "Buenos Aires Talleres Gráficos, Arsenal Principal de Guerra" in 1910 in Buenos Aires. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History


The Medal for the Second British Invasion (Medalla por la Segunda Invasión Inglesa) was instituted in Argentina by the Spanish Viceroy around 1807. It was awarded to the members of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires who led the defense of the city against British invading forces in 1807.

Many variations of this Medal are known.

Many commemorative Medals were created by the relatives of the fighters.

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