The march was inspired by the return of
Manuel Baquedano to the city of
Valparaíso in 1881 during the
War of the Pacific. The lyrics were composed by Jorge Inostroza and the music was created by Willy Bascuñán, a member of
Los Cuatro Cuartos. The song was included in the album
¡Al 7° de Línea! by Los Cuatro Cuartos which was released in 1966 and was acclaimed by both the public and critics, reaching the top of the music charts in Chile. "Los viejos estandartes" was used alongside the "Himno de Yungay" in official ceremonies from 1967 onward, becoming part of the official repertoire of songs played by military and civil
marching bands on national holidays. It was officially adopted as the official hymn of the
Chilean Army in 1976, the 90th anniversary since the conclusion of the War of the Pacific. == References ==