Cross

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SKU: ESP698.001

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Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: LA LEALTAD Y EL VALOR NOS DECIDIERON
  • Version Remarks
    The letters Z.M.P. are located in the flag of the central medallion. The reverse inscription translates to "The Loyalty and Courage Decided Us."

History


The Cross for the Fugitives of Zapadores was founded in Spain by King Ferdinand VII on October 1, 1817. It was conferred upon two companies of engineers which escaped from Alcala de Henares in 1808 and joined up with resisting forces in Valencia against the French army at the Peninsular War.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "My Loyalty and Courage kept You," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Exit of the Zapadores of Alcala, May 1808."

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