Servicio de Prisiones – 25 Años de Servicio
Key Information:
• Country: Chile
• Issuing Authority: Servicio de Prisiones (National Prisons Service)
• Type: Long Service Good Conduct Medal
• Service Period: 25 Years
• Era: Mid–20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)
• Material: Bronze
• Suspension: Ring suspension
• Ribbon: Original ribbon present
• Diameter approx.: 30.10 mm
Medal Design:
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
The obverse shows a stylized fortress representing the Chilean prison service, surrounded by the inscription “REPUBLICA DE CHILE – SERVICIO DE PRISIONES”, with “25 AÑOS” at the center.
The reverse is plain, as officially issued, without inscription.
Condition:
Good original condition.
The medal shows expected age-related wear, patina, and surface marks.
Ribbon shows wear and age, with visible handling marks and some deformation.
No evidence of modern reproduction.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was awarded by the Chilean National Prisons Service for 25 years of long and faithful service.
Long service medals from Latin American correctional and security services are significantly scarcer than military campaign medals and are increasingly sought after by collectors specializing in police, prison, and internal security awards.
Original examples with period ribbon are becoming harder to find on the market.
Summary:
An original Chilean National Prisons Service Long Service Medal awarded for 25 years of service.
A solid and honest example with natural patina and clear details, suitable for advanced Latin American or law enforcement medal collections.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.