Medal for Puigcerda, Type II

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SKU: 02.ESP.5103.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$376 USD

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Estimated market value:

$376 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Rev: A LOS DEFENSORES DE PUIGCERDA LA PATRIA RECONOCIDA AGOSTO SEPTIEMBRE DE 1874
  • Size
    33mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal of this version is circular rather than ovular and does not contain a crown at the top.

Physical Description and Item Details


An circular medal constructed of bronze, the obverse bears a fleur de lis on a shield, the reverse bears the inscription A LOS DEFENSORES DE PUIGCERDA LA PATRIA RECONOCIDA AGOSTO SEPTIEMBRE DE 1874, with a crown at the top with a loop for suspension, on a red and yellow striped ribbon.

History


The Medal for Puigcerda was established by Royal Decree on September 8, 1874. The medal was conferred upon the forces that participated in the defense of Puigcerda.

On September 8, 1884 the addition of two copper claps were authorized. The clasps read:

"PUENTE DE GUARDIOLA "
"CASTELLAR DE NUCH"

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