Medal of Socabaya, Medal
SKU: 02.BOL.0110.102.01
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History
The Cross and Medal of Socabaya (Medalla y Cruz por Socabaya) was instituted by the government of Bolivia in 1836, in recognition of the Bolivian forces under command of General Andrés de Santa Cruz which defeated General Felipe Santiago de Salaverry at the Battle of Socabaya on February 7, 1836.
The Battle of Socabaya was an engagement between the forces of General Felipe Santiago de Salaverry and the troops under command of General Andrés de Santa Cruz over whether Peru and Bolivia should be united, as they were under Spanish rule. After the triumph of Santa Cruz, the confederation between Bolivia and Peru was consolidated.
It was authorized several designs of this Medal that differ on the reverse features.
It is not clear neither the composition or the design of the Medal denote the rank of the recipient.
Versions
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Silver
Obv: DI LA PAZ AL PERU Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
25x30mm
Potosí mint
This version weights 9.95 grams, and it features an obverse inscription that translates to "I Gave Peace to Peru," and a reverse inscript...
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Bronze
Obv: DI LA PAZ AL PERU Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
44mm
Potosí mint
This version features an obverse inscription that translates to "I Gave Peace to Peru," and a reverse inscription that translates to "In ...
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Silver
Obv: DÌ LA PAZ AL PERÙ Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7. DE FEBRERO DE 1836
25x30mm
Potosí mint
This version weights 9.95 grams.
N/A
Bronze
Obv: DÌ LA PAZ AL PERÙ Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7. DE FEBRERO DE 1836
25x30mm
Potosí mint
N/A
Silver
Obv: RENDIDO AL CALLAO VALOR SIN EJEMPLO Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
26-28x30-33mm
Potosí mint
This version weights 15.5 grams, and it features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Defeated Callao with Courage never See...
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Silver
Obv: HONOR Y PATRIA Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7. DE FEBRERO DE 1836
35-37mm
Potosí mint
This version weights 16.11 grams, and it features an obverse inscription that translates to "Honor and Fatherland," and a reverse inscrip...
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Silver
Obv: LA PATRIA PREMIA UN BUEN SERVICIO Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
26x30mm
This version features an obverse inscription that translates to "The Fatherland rewards for Good Services," and a reverse inscription tha...
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Bronze
Obv: LA PATRIA PREMIA UN BUEN SERVICIO Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
26x30mm
N/A
Silver
Obv: DI LA PAZ AL PERU Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
41-44mm
Potosí mint
This version weights 29.95 grams. Probably this version was awarded to the families of who died in the battle. This version features an o...
N/A
Bronze
Obv: DI LA PAZ AL PERU Rev: EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO DE 1836
44mm
Potosí mint
This version features an obverse inscription that translates to "I Gave Peace to Peru," and a reverse inscription that translates to "In ...
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