Star for Ancachs, Silver Star
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SKU: 02.CHL.0111.102.01.000
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Chile, Republic. A Star for Ancachs, II Class Silver Grade, c.1900
(Estrela por batalla de Arcach). Instituted in 1839. In silver with red, white and green enamels, measuring 44.3 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced suspension, the white enamels having chipped off and been replaced by white paint on the star on the obverse and on the centrepiece ring on the reverse, chipping in the green enamels on the wreaths on both sides, on incorrect ribbon, fine.
The Star for Ancachs (Estrella de Ancachs) was authorized by the Chilean government to reward military personnel who took part of Battel of Yungay along the Ancash River.
The Star was authorized in Gold and Silver. The Gold Star was awarded to Officers and high ranks, while the Silver Star was for enlisted men.
There are known several variants of this
Star that slightly differ in inscriptions and design.
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