Peru: Cross for Callao
Peru: Cross for Callao, 2nd May 1866, five pointed enamel star 27.5 mm, a fort to the centre with 'CALLAO 2 DE MAYO 1866', '50 CANONES CONTRA 300' to the reverse, wreath suspension, loss to enamel on three arms, otherwise very fine.
For the artillery defence of the coastal fortifications of El Callao against the Spanish fleet. See also lot **.
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Peru: Cross for Callao, 2nd May 1866, five pointed enamel star 27.5 mm, a fort to the centre with 'CALLAO 2 DE MAYO 1866', '50 CANONES CONTRA 300' to the reverse, wreath suspension, loss to enamel on three arms, otherwise very fine.
For the artillery defence of the coastal fortifications of El Callao against the Spanish fleet. See also lot **.