Spain: Medal for Callao
Spain: Medal for Callao, 2nd May 1866, bronze, 30 mm, head of Isabel II right, reverse with anchor and shield with 'CALLAO 2 DE MAYO 1866', extremely fine.
Awarded for the dramatic but inconclusive bombardment of the Peruvian fortifications at El Callao during the Chincha Island Wars, for which both sides claimed victory. See also lot **
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Spain: Medal for Callao, 2nd May 1866, bronze, 30 mm, head of Isabel II right, reverse with anchor and shield with 'CALLAO 2 DE MAYO 1866', extremely fine.
Awarded for the dramatic but inconclusive bombardment of the Peruvian fortifications at El Callao during the Chincha Island Wars, for which both sides claimed victory. See also lot **
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