Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class

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SKU: 02.CHL.0121.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Obverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Obverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Obverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Obverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Reverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Reverse
  • Star for the Lima Campaign, III Class Reverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Chile
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLICA DE CHILE Rev: CAMPANA DE LIMA 1881
  • Size
    44mm
  • Version Remarks
    This Star was awarded with the clasps for CHORRILLOS on a replacement ribbon.
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/south-america/chile/a-chilean-star-for-the-lima-campaign-1881-3rd-class-for-enlisted-men

Physical Description and Item Details


Three-piece construction, silver with blue enamels, unmarked, 40 mm x 40 mm, silver clasp on its o

History


The Star for the Lima Campaign (Estrella por la Campaña de Lima) was authorized to recognize the Chilean and allied military personnel who participated in the landing of the Chilean army in Lima during the Peruvian Campaign in the Pacific War (1879-1883).

The Star was established with three grades denoting the recipient's rank. People who were ranked as troops were able to receive Class III.

The star was usually awarded with clasps denoting the battles that the recipient fought during the campaign. These clasps were:

1. ANGAMOS
2. CHORRILLOS
3. MIRAFLORES
4. SAN FRANCISCO
5. TARAPACA

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