Buenos Aires National Guard Star, Gold Star

SKU: 02.ARG.0161.101.01

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  • Star Obverse and Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Argentina
  • date of institution
    December 16, 1869

History


The Buenos Aires National Guard Star (Estrella de Buenos Aires a su Guardia Nacional) was instituted by the Province of Buenos Aires, in recognition of the troops of the National Buenos Aires Guard who fought against Paraguayan forces in the Triple Alliance War (1864-1870). It was awarded also to the relatives of those who died in battle.

The composition of this Medal denotes the rank of the recipient; the Gold Medal was conferred upon Generals and Officers, while the Silver Medal was awarded to enlisted men.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Buenos Ayres National Guard," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to “To Courage and Constancy, the Province Gratefully, Paraguayan Campaign, 1865 to 1869.”

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GUARDIA NACIONAL DE BUENOS AYRES Rev: AL VALOR Y A LA CONSTANCIA LA PROVINCIA AGRADECIDA, CAMPAÑA DEL PARAGUAY 1865 A 1869

  • Size

    42mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 23.8 grams.

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  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: GUARDIA NACIONAL DE BUENOS AYRES Rev: AL VALOR Y A LA CONSTANCIA LA PROVINCIA AGRADECIDA, CAMPAÑA DEL PARAGUAY 1865 A 1869

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 8.5 grams.

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