Set of 2 international medals, Chile Centennial issue and OAS Inter-American Peace Force merit medal.
Key Information:
• International - set of 2 medals
• 1. Chile - Independence Centennial Medal 1810 - 1910
• 2. OAS - Inter-American Peace Force Merit Medal, Dominican Republic 1965
• Diameter approx. medal 1: 33.42 mm
• Diameter approx. medal 2: 31.86 mm
• Original ribbons attached
• Mixed commemorative and service-related issue
Medal Design:
1. Chile - Independence Centennial Medal 1810 - 1910
Obverse inscription: INDEPENDIENTE AÑO D.1818 - EL ESTADO DE CHILE CONSTITUIDO
English translation: Independent in the year 1818 - The State of Chile established
The obverse shows a rising sun over mountains and a palm tree with the word:
INDEPENDENCIA
English translation: Independence
Reverse inscription: REPUBLICA DE CHILE 1810 CENTENARIO 1910
English translation: Republic of Chile 1810 Centennial 1910
The design commemorates the centenary of Chile’s independence era and uses national symbols associated with liberty and statehood.
2. OAS - Inter-American Peace Force Merit Medal, Dominican Republic 1965
Obverse inscription: FUERZA INTERAMERICANA DE PAZ
English translation: Inter-American Peace Force
The obverse features a map of the Americas framed by laurel branches.
Reverse inscription: AL MERITO
English translation: For Merit
This medal is associated with the Inter-American Peace Force - Dominican Republic 1965, organized under the Organization of American States.
Condition:
• Original ribbons attached
• Chile medal ribbon shows age, discoloration, and a stitched horizontal safety pin on the reverse
• OAS medal ribbon remains present and displays light age wear
• Surface wear, patina, and small marks visible on both medals consistent with age
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This set brings together two different 20th century medals linked to important events in the Americas.
The Chile medal marks the 1910 centennial commemoration of Chile’s independence movement, making it a patriotic historical issue of national significance.
The OAS medal relates to the Inter-American Peace Force in the Dominican Republic in 1965, reflecting a notable multinational mission carried out during the Cold War period under the framework of the Organization of American States.
Because the set combines a national centennial medal with an international service-related peace force medal, it offers good appeal for collectors of Latin American militaria, commemorative medals, and inter-American history.
Summary:
Interesting set of 2 international medals consisting of a Chile Independence Centennial medal dated 1810 - 1910 and an OAS Inter-American Peace Force merit medal connected to the Dominican Republic mission of 1965. A solid collectible pair for Latin American and international medal collections.