Cross for the Fire of Madrid, Cross
SKU: 02.ESP.0101.101.01
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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.
Versions
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Gold/Enamelled
Obv: EN LOS PRIMEROS DIAS DE DICIEMBRE DE 1808 Rev: AL INCENDIO CONTENIDO POR EL CELO FRANCES
40mm
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Gold/Enamelled
Obv: EN LOS TRES PRIMEROS DIAS DE DEC DE 1808 Rev: AL INCENDIO CONTENIDO POR EL CELO FRANCES
40mm
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