History

The General Jorge Cordova Medal (Medalla para General Jorge Cordova) was authorized in 1855 by the government of Manuel Belzu, in commemoration of General Cordova who became president of Bolivia in 1855.

It is not clear who was the recipient for this Medal.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "To the General of Division Jorje Cordova, Constitutional President of the Republic," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "First Successor of the Captain Manuel Ysidoro Belzu, Potosi 1855."