Republic silver Oval " Battle of Socabaya" Medal 1836 VF (mount removed), Fonrobert-9257. 27x32 mm. 16.21gm. Award medal for the Battle of Socabaya on February 7, 1836, eagle with laurel branch with DI LA PAZ / AL / PERU. below, all within inner circle with ornamental (rays and dots) border around / EN / SOCABAYA / A 7. DE / FEBRERO / DE / 1836 within corded inner circle and palm and laurel wreath around, mount expertly removed, VF. These badges were awarded to each of the Peruvian-Bolivian troops who won the battle under the command of Marshal Santa Cruz against Spanish troops led by General Felipe Santiago Salaverry.

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