Argentina, Republic. A Chaco Campaign Medal, Officer’s Silver Medal C.1888 Hold dated Paris

dated Paris

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and moisture damage consistent with concealment on the owner’s person during field service

5 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

carried on the medal ribbon

Argentina, Republic. A Chaco Campaign Medal, Officer’s Silver Medal C.1888 Hold dated Paris(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,