Bolivia, Republic. An Order of Jose Miguel Lanza, Commander, c.1970

(Orden de José Miguel Lanza). Instituted 1965. 1965-present issue. In bronze gilt, an enameled green and red Maltese Cross with double concave ends, encircled by gilded crossed sword and lance with parallel three wreaths in each quadrant, obverse bearing the bust of the national hero Jose Miguel Lanza on a silver field, surrounded by the inscription GUERRILLERO JOSE MIGUEL LANZA, reverse engraved by EJERCITO NACIONAL COMENDADOR BOLIVIA (National Army, Commander, Bolivia), measuring 61.14 mm (w) x 65.36 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), suspended by a original neck ribbon with clasp hasp, light contact, near to mint.

Footnote: The Order was established on July 21, 1965. It is given to Bolivian military personnel for meritorious service to the Army.