Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Peru, Signature of Mariano Ignacio Prado, on an award document for the Callao Medal 1866, awarded to Enrique Fabrada, award number 362, document approx. 435 x 350mm.; Signature of José Balta, on an award document for a medal of honour in relation to the battle of Callao, dated 4 June 1872, document, approx. 485 x 320mm., fold marks, some damage and staining, fairly good condition (2) £80-100

Mariano Ignacio Prado (1826-1901), interim President of Peru, 25 April-24 June 1865; 18th and 21st President of Peru, 28 November 1865-7 January 1868 and 2 August 1876-23 December 1879.

José Balta (1814-1872), 19th President of Peru, 2 August 1868-22 July 1872.

The battle of Callao, 2 May 1866, fought between the naval forces of Spain and Peru, was claimed as victory by both sides.