Cross for Esmeralda

BOL035  Medalla por Esmeralda

  • Decoration instituted in 1865 in recognition of the crew of the Chilean ship "Esmeralda", which overcame the Spanish vessel "Virgen de Covadonga", on 26 November 1865.
  • Battle of Papudo - was a naval engagement fought between Spanish and Chilean forces on 26 November 1865.

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