Cross of Socabaya, Cross (with Bolivian coat of arms)

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SKU: 02.BOL.0110.101.01.001

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    Attributes

    • Country
      Bolivia
    • Makers
      Potosí mint
    • Composition
      Silver/Enamelled
    • Inscription
      Obv: 7 DE FEBR DE 1836 VENCEDOR EN SOCABAYA
    • Size
      57mm

    History


    The Cross and Medal of Socabaya (Medalla y Cruz por Socabaya) was instituted by the government of Bolivia in 1836, in recognition of the Bolivian forces under command of General Andrés de Santa Cruz which defeated General Felipe Santiago de Salaverry at the Battle of Socabaya on February 7, 1836.

    The Battle of Socabaya was an engagement between the forces of General Felipe Santiago de Salaverry and the troops under command of General Andrés de Santa Cruz over whether Peru and Bolivia should be united, as they were under Spanish rule. After the triumph of Santa Cruz, the confederation between Bolivia and Peru was consolidated.

    It was authorized several designs of this Medal that differ on the reverse features.

    It is not clear neither the composi ...  tion or the design of the Medal denotethe rank of the recipient.

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