Instituted 1901. A four-armed nickel cross, the obverse medallion presents a small shield inscribed MAPOCHO, the reverse center presents the inscription LA I. MUNICIPALIDAD AL PRIMER CONTINGENTE DE CONSCRIPTOS DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE SANTIAGO AOT.19-1901 (THE I. MUNICIPALITY TO THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF CONSCRIPTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SANTIAGO AOT. 19-1901), measures 46mm, weighs 14.8 grams, worn on a replacement modern red ribbon, light contact, in very fine condition.
Footnote: The Commemorative Cross for the First Contingent of Conscripts was established by the newly-elected President Germán Riesco Errázuriz in recognition of the first group of conscripts within the Department of Santiago.

