Chacabuco Medal, Pentagonal Sun

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SKU: 02.ARG.0122.103.01.000

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  • Pentagonal Sun Obverse and Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Argentina
  • Makers
    London
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: 12 DE FEBo de 1817 Rev: LA PATRIA A LOS VENCEDORES DE LOS ANDES Rev legend: CHILE RESTAURADO POR EL VALOR EN CHACABUCO
  • Image Licensing
    This image/illustration is attributed to “Historia de los Premios Militares República de Argentina”, Vol. I, 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 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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