1910 CHILE bronze military medal CENTENNIAL OF THE NAVY ADMIRALS BLANCO COCHRANE - British Naval Interest!

This naval interest 41mm bronze military medal was engraved by famed Chilean sculptor Guillermo Córdova (1869-1936) depicts Admiral Thomas Cochrane (1775-1860), 10th Earl of Dundonald, who reorganised the Chilean navy with British commanders, introduced British naval customs and, formally, English-speaking governance in their warships.

Also depicted is Admiral Manuel Blanco Encalada (1790-1876) who served as second-in command to Admiral Cochrane in the revolt against Spain and later became President of the Republic of Chile.

Obverse: Below, on a circular medallion, two heads of admirals Cochrane (right) and Blanco (left) conjoined, facing (left); above, Fame winged blowing a trumpet (centre) and History seated inscribing a tablet (right). Inscription: (left) 'BLANCO'; (right) 'COCHRANE.'

Reverse: A group of frigates, brigs and small boats; rocky coastline (right), below, a tablet inscribed, a laurel spray (left). Legend: 'LA MARINA EN EL CENTENARIO NACIONAL.' (The fleet in the National Centenary.) Inscription: 'SU PRIMER ENSAYO DIO A CHILE EL DOMINIO DEL PACIFICO.' (Its first attempt at acquiring for Chile the command of the Pacific.)

Condition: High collector’s grade with a pleasing dark brown uncleaned antique patina

 

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