Tacna Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0164.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$310+ USD

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Estimated market value:

$310+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: LA CAPITAL SUCRE A SUS DIGNOS HIJOS Rev: LOS REILEROS LIBRES DEL SUD POR SU HONROSA COMPORTACION EN EL SACRIFICIO DEL 26 DE MAYO DE 1880 TACNA
  • Size
    26x50mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version weighs 14.5 grams.

History


The Tacna Medal (Medalla por Tacna) was authorized by the city of Sucre, Bolivia in recognition of the citizens who helped Bolivian troops to withdraw from Chilean forces after the battle at the Alto de la Alianza near to Tacna, where Chileans overwhelmed the Peruvian and Bolivian troops.

It is limited information regarding to the institution of this Medal.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "The Capital City of Sucre to its Worthy Children," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "Free Rail Workers from the South for their Honorably Behavior in the Sacrifice of Tacna May 26, 1880,"

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