Medal for the Second British Invasion, Silver Medal (special medal)
SKU: 02.ARG.0107.102.01
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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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Silver
Obv: DA MERCEDES GONZALEZ Y LAVALLE A LOS YLUSTRES DEFENSORES PUDISTE SORPREHENDERME BUENOS AIRES SORPREHENDIDA 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
This version is stamped ARRBL. This version was made for the Lavalle's widow.
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Silver
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
50.5mm
Ignacio Arrabal
This version weighs 63.8 grams. This version was made for the Lavalle's widow.
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