Cross of the Army of Extremadura, Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0157.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    June 5, 1815
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción Ejército de Extremadura) It is a very rare medal.

History


The Cross of the Army of Extremadura was instituted by Royal Decree on June 5, 1815. It was conferred upon the members of the Army of Extremadura commanded by the Duke of Alburquerque, who took part in the defense of the Island of Leon at the Peninsular War.

This Cross is known as well as the Cross of Merit of Alburquerque.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "He Saved the Sinking Ship," and a reverse inscription that translates to "To the Duke of Alburquerque and His Army."

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Cross of the Army of Extremadura, Cross

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: SALVO LA NAVE QUE ZOZOBRABA Rev: AL DUQUE DE ALBURQUERQUE Y SU EXERCITO

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