Carlist Medal for Alpens

SKU: 02.ESP.4116.101.01

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    July 1873

History


The medal was conferred upon the participants of the battle of Alpens.

The Battle of Alpens was the first major encounter between the Carlists and the Spanish army. It began on July 9, 1873 when Carlist forces led by Francisco Savalls ambushed a section of the Spanish army led by Jose Cabrinety. Cabrinety was killed in action alongside a majority of his men and the rest were taken prisoner.

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  • Price

    $424 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered

  • Inscription

    Obv: ALPENS 9 DE JULIO DE 1876 Rev: ADELANTE ESTA ES MI DIVISA CARLOS

  • Size

    51x51mm

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