Cross of Merit of the First Army, Gold Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0122.101.01

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  • Gold Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    circa 1811
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción Primer Ejército) It is a very scarce medal.

History


The Cross of Merit of the First Army was instituted in 1811 in recognition of the brave soldiers of the First Army, who participated during the 1811-campaign against the French army during the Peninsular War.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "First Army 1811," and a plain reverse.

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Cross of Merit of the First Army, Gold Cross

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  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: DEFENSOR DE MI REY Y EL PRINCIPADO Rev: EXERCITO PRIMERO 1811

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