Star of Humahuaca, Silver Star

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SKU: 02.ARG.0119.102.01.000

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  • Silver Star Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Argentina
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: EL 2 DE MARZO DE 1817 EN HUMAUACA
  • Size
    29x37mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version weighs 10 grams.
  • Image Licensing
    This image/illustration is attributed to “Historia de los Premios Militares República de Argentina”, Vol. I, published by "Buenos Aires Talleres Gráficos, Arsenal Principal de Guerra" in 1910 in Buenos Aires. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History


The Star of Humahuaca (Estrella por Humahuaca) was instituted in Argentina by the United Provinces on April 5, 1817. The Star was awarded in recognition of those who participated in the siege and capture of a Spanish military base in Humahuaca March 2, 1817.

The composition of the Star denotes the rank to the recipient; the gold Star was awarded to Generals while the silver Star was for Officers.

The shape is a 5-pointed star; each arm represents one of the heroes of this battle. Starting from the top, and clockwise, they are: Manuel Eduardo Arias, José G. Ontiveros, Juan P. Mariscal, Manuel del Portal, and Hilario Rodríguez.

The Humahuaca Star features an obverse inscription that translates to "March 2, 1817 in Humauaca."

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