Cross for Defenders of Barcelona, Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.2155.101.01

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    November 8, 1843
  • remarks
    (Spanish: DistinciĆ³n Barcelona) The Cross is very rare.

History


The Cross for Defenders of Barcelona was instituted by the Supreme Junta of Barcelona on November 8, 1843. It was awarded in recognition of the courage and efforts of those members of the Royal Army who participated in the defense of Barcelona against a siege and a bombardment ordered by Carlist General Sanz in 1843.

It may be another Cross with similar design that was authorized to reward Carlist troops who defeated royalist forces. This information is not confirmed.

The Cross consisted of a neck Cross and a Breast Star. These may be worn either together or separately.

The Breast Star is found with two different designs. It is not clear if the Cross was awarded by ranks.

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Versions

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  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BARCELONA SITIADA EN 1843

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  • Version Remarks

    This version features an obverse inscription that translates to "Besieged Barcelona at 1843," and a plain reverse.

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  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BARCELONA AGRADECIDA 1843

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  • Version Remarks

    This version features an obverse inscription that translates to "Barcelona Grateful," and a plain reverse.

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