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Battle of Arica
| Location | Peru |
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| Year | 1925 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a relief view of El Morro de Arica, the prominent coastal promontory, in the central field. The legend RECUPERAR EL MORRO and A.B. LEGUIA appear above, while the date 29 JULIO 1925 is inscribed along the lower rim. A suspension hole is pierced at the top. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bust of a uniformed military figure, likely President Augusto B. Leguía, in high relief facing slightly left, adorned with decorations and epaulettes. The legend JUNTA PATRIOTICA NACIONAL arcs along the upper rim. A suspension hole is pierced at the top. |
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