El Salvador. A Medal For Distinguished Valor To The Loyal Defenders, In Silver, C. 1839 Hold with one end completing in

with one end completing in functional bronze clasp

A mixed lot of five uniform insignia and accessories

stamped PURPLE HEART on outside lid

being rewarded with a promotion to Post Captain and an expensive medal from the Prince of Orange

extensive wear

El Salvador. A Medal For Distinguished Valor To The Loyal Defenders, In Silver, C. 1839 Hold with one end completing inInstituted May 1839 by Francisco Morazan. A silver medal of the Liberal Regime of Francisco Morazan against Invading Armies from Guatemala and Nicaragua in 1839, the obverse presenting the left facing high relief bust of Francisco Morazan, surrounded by REPUBLICA DEL SALVADOR LA PATRIA A SUS LEALES DEFENSORES, the reverse presents the inscription PREMIO AL VALOR DISTINGUIDO inside a wreath, surmounted by a shield suspension presenting a volcano on the