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Medal

1922 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bronze medal representing General Antonio José de Sucré was made by L. Casadio in Ecuador, 1922. This medal commemorates the battle of Pichincha which secured the independence of Guagaquil against the Spaniards.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Medal commemorating the battle of Pichincha. Equadorian, 1922, by L. Casadio.
Physical description
Obv. General Antonio José de Sucré mounted and holding a drawn sword. Rev. allegorical scene of warriors encouraged by Victory and leaving an altar.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 79mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "CENTERNARIO DE LA BATALLA DE PICHINCHA. L. CASADIO. 1922" (obv.)
  • "24 DE MAZO DE 1822" (rev.)
Subjects depicted
Summary
This bronze medal representing General Antonio José de Sucré was made by L. Casadio in Ecuador, 1922. This medal commemorates the battle of Pichincha which secured the independence of Guagaquil against the Spaniards.
Collection
Accession number
A.16-1925

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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