Latin American 20th-century political memorabilia is one of the strongest-growing collecting categories outside North America and Europe. Items associated with Eva Perón (“Evita”, 1919–1952) lead the category.

What it is

The Eva Perón Foundation (Fundación Eva Perón) issued an extensive range of medallions, plaques, ID badges, ribbon bars, and commemorative issues between 1949 and Eva’s death in July 1952. The most collected types are the Foundation’s bronze worker-recognition medals, the school-distribution medallions for the Niños Obreros programmes, and the official funerary medals struck after her death. Original-period examples are clearly distinguishable from the heavy reissue traffic of the late-Perón restoration period (1973–1974) and from outright fakes.

What drives value

Provenance documentation (Foundation archives now at the General Archive of the Argentine Nation can confirm award recipients), condition of any enamel, accompanying ribbon and presentation case, and named-recipient inscriptions. Specialist auctioneers Saráchaga and Casa Tilkian (Buenos Aires) handle most high-end Perón material.

About this collectible

The Argentine "Evita" Presidential Medal (1949–1952) is documented in the Collectibles Multiverse reference database. Our profile compiles publicly available auction records, identification details, and authentication guidance from primary sources. Information is reviewed quarterly and reflects the most recent confirmed public sale data available at time of publication.

How to identify this piece

Authentic specimens of the Argentine "Evita" Presidential Medal (1949–1952) are identified through a combination of physical characteristics, production-period markings, condition signals, and provenance documentation. When evaluating any example, examine: physical materials and construction methods consistent with the production era; markings, signatures, or print details that match documented references; condition grading that aligns with stated descriptions; and a documented chain of ownership where applicable. Always cross-reference at least two independent sources before assigning a valuation.

Valuation context

Market value for the Argentine "Evita" Presidential Medal (1949–1952) depends on several converging factors: documented condition (typically expressed via a recognized grading scale), rarity within the production run, provenance and chain of custody, current collector demand within the collectible category, and macro-market trends. Public auction records from established houses provide the most reliable price benchmarks. Private-sale data is harder to verify and should be treated cautiously.

Authentication signals

• Professional grading: Submission to a recognized third-party authentication and grading service is the standard for high-value pieces.
• Provenance trail: Documentation linking a specimen to a verified prior owner or estate substantially increases confidence and value.
• Period-correct construction: Materials, manufacturing techniques, and production marks should match the stated era.
• Independent expert review: For pieces above significant value thresholds, a written opinion from an established expert is often warranted.

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