Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0115.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: DIOS PROTEJE LA CAUSA D LOS PUEBLOS Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN 20 DE OCTUBRE 1857
  • Size
    30x36mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version features an obverse inscription that can be translate to "God Protects the Cause of the People," and a reverse inscription that can be translate to "The Sons of Potosi to their Brothers, the Defenders of the National Cause, on October 20, 1857."

History


The Potosi Medal (Medalla de Potosí) was established by the Bolivian government of José Maria Linares, in recognition of the troops who supported his revolution in 1857 that resulted in the deposition of the President General Jorge Córdoba and the beginning of his dictatorial rule.

It is known several designs of this Medal.

It is not clear if the composition of the Medal denotes the rank of the recipient.

José Maria Linares himself awarded the Medal.

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