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Lima, Peru, semi-uniface oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 18

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Lima, Peru, semi-uniface oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 18
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Lima, Peru, semi-uniface oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 1822 (Pichincha), very rare. Coleccion de leyes, decretos y otros documentos, sobre condecoraciones militares, medallas conmemorativas, monedas metallica, (1891), page 279. 8.01 grams and 1-1/8" x 1". Another choice medal in lustrous, toned AU+ with ring in hole at top, struck specifically for the Peruvian officers in the Battle of Pichincha, with A LOS LIBERTADORES DE QUITO on obverse and sunface and LA PATRIA AGRADECIDA on reverse, per the July 1, 1822 decree. This type of medal was made in both gold (for generals) and silver (for sergeants).