Chacabuco Medal, Gold Medal

SKU: 02.ARG.0122.101.01

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  • Silver Medal Obverse and Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Argentina
  • date of institution
    April 15, 1817

History


The Chacabuco Medal (Medalla de Chacabuco) was instituted n Argentina by the government of the United Provinces on April 15, 1817. The Medal was awarded to General José de San Martin, Bernardo O’Higgins and their troops who defeated o royalist troops at the battle of Chacabuco, Aconcagua valley.

The composition of the Medal denotes the rank of the recipient. The gold Medal was awarded to Chiefs and Generals, the silver Medal was awarded to Officers, and the white metal for enlisted men.

There is also a Pentagonal Sun design of this Medal.

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Rev: LA PATRIA A LOS VENCED.s DE LOS ANDES CHILE RESTAURADO POR EL VALOR EN CHACABUCO

  • Size

    35x40mm

  • Maker

    Casa de la Moneda, Santiago

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