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Argentina, oval brass Rosas medal for the Indian Uprising of October 2, 1837, rare.

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Argentina, oval brass Rosas medal for the Indian Uprising of October 2, 1837, rare.
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Argentina, oval brass Rosas medal for the Indian Uprising of October 2, 1837, rare. Gil-24; Rosa II, 185; Cunietti-p. 108. 39x30mm, 8.16 grams. Obverse with Argentine arms below sunburst within palm and laurel wreath, larger wreath around with legend EL GOVno RECONOCIDO A LA VIRTUD Y AL VALOR MARCIAL and flower at top; reverse with flags and cannons below wreath and above exergue Bs AYs OCTre 2 / DE 1837, legend VICTORIA CONTRA UNA FUERTE DIVISION DE INDIOS CHILENOS ENEMIGOS and same flower at top. Centers somewhat worn but legends all clear, Fine overall, darkly toned except for brassy high points, loop at top.