Argentina, Republic. A Chaco Campaign Medal, Officer’s Silver Medal C.1888 Archive 02 mm (w) x 60

02 mm (w) x 60

gilded iron

the lid bearing a gilt inscription of “A

In June 1941 he was engaged in battle around the fortifications of Salla in the far north

Argentina, Republic. A Chaco Campaign Medal, Officer’s Silver Medal C.1888 Archive 02 mm (w) x 60(Medalla del Chaco). Instituted in 1888. 1888 1889 issue. A rounded medal constructed in silver, the obverse centre showing an engraved Argentine coat of arms with the surrounding inscription CAMPAA DEL CHACO (Chaco Campaign), the reverse presenting in three lines the inscription LA NACION ARGENTINA (Argentine Nation), surrounded by a laurel wreath, measuring 30. 46 mm (w) x 35. 00 mm (inclusive ring suspension), with minor wear and toned silver,