Medal for Hostalrich, I Class Medal

SKU: 02.ESP.0114.101.01

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    • country
      Spain
    • date of institution
      1810
    • remarks
      (Spanish: Medalla de Distinción de Hostalrich) It is a very scarce medal.

    History


    The Medal for Hostalrich was authorized by the Supreme Junta of Catalonia in 1810. It was conferred upon military personnel who defended the castle of Hostalrich from a French invading army on May 12, 1810.

    Two grades of this Medal were authorized. The I Class Medal was conferred upon Officers and Chiefs who were around eighty men. The II Class Medal was awarded to the troops that were around nine-hundred and thirt ...  y-four men.

    The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Hostalrich 12th of May of 1810," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Constant Courage and Loyalty."
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    • Composition

      Gold

    • Inscription

      Obv: HOSTALRICH 12 DE MAYO DE 1810 Rev: VALOR Y FIDELIDAD CONSTANTE

    • Size

      21x36mm

    • Maker

    • Version Remarks

      This medal weighs 22 Kt gold.

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