Republic gold "Heroes of Iquique" Medal 1886 XF (Mounted Removed, Damaged), 17.62gm. 28mm. Approximately 14kt as confirmed by XRF analysis. A SUS HEROES LA PATRIA RECONOCA Monument to the heros of Iquique // INAUGURACION / DEL / MONUMENTO / CONMEMORATIO / DE LAS GLORIAS / DE LA MARINA / VALPARAISO / MAYO 21 86. most curious specimen in gold and the only example we've been able to locate, with representatives in any metal elusive at best. Struck to commemorate the inauguration of the monument for fallen Chilean sailors during the War of the Pacific, and while heavily mutilated likely from previous use as a pin or brooch, the piece remains an important relic of South American naval history. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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