Philippines Manila 1785 Gilt Bronze 'For Valor' Medal

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Basso 703.

49mm. Gilt Bronze. By J Gabriel Gil.

Awarded under the reign of Charles III (1759-1788) to individuals who distinguished themselves in the islands during times of war or for their application to the arts.

Scratch by O of VALOR otherwise Extremely Fine with original brilliance and very rare. 

A similar example realised a hammer price of $1,700 at a Stacks Bowers auction 09/01/2009 (lot 1986).