Cross for the Fire of Madrid, Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0101.101.01

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    Spain
  • remarks
    (Spanish: DistinciĆ³n Incendio de Madrid; French: Croix D'Honneur de la Repression de la Revolte Espagnole de 1808) It is a very scarce medal and its value depends on its condition and authenticity.

History


The Cross for Suppression of the Spanish Revolt was authorised by Joseph Bonaparte in Spain circa 1809. It was awarded to his supporters in Madrid who, accused of being loyal to the French Empire, saw their properties burned.

The Officers decoration was awarded with a pink-white ribbon with rosette.

The Cross is also known as The Cross for the Fire of Madrid."

The Cross features an obverse inscription that could be translated to "In the First Three Days of December in 1808," and a reverse inscription that could be translated to "The Fire Controlled by the French Zeal."

There might be versions made out of silver.

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: EN LOS PRIMEROS DIAS DE DICIEMBRE DE 1808 Rev: AL INCENDIO CONTENIDO POR EL CELO FRANCES

  • Size

    40mm

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: EN LOS TRES PRIMEROS DIAS DE DEC DE 1808 Rev: AL INCENDIO CONTENIDO POR EL CELO FRANCES

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    40mm

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