Cross for Merit to the Homeland, Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.2105.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Reverse
  • Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    1836
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción Benemérito a la Patria)

History


Following previous researching, The Cross for Merit to the Homeland has a blurred history and its official regulations are unknown. was authorized in Spain, presumably in 1836. It was awarded during the reigns of Isabel II/Isabella II and Alfonso XII/Alphonso XII.

It is not clear to whom this Cross was awarded to.

There is unknown any official regulations relating to this Cross.

There are known many variants of this Cross.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Merit to the Homeland," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Fatherland and Loyalty."

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Versions

  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD

  • Size

    29x31.5mm

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  • Price

    $350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA

  • Size

    32.75mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $170 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD

  • Size

    24mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD

  • Size

    20x44mm (inclusive the ring suspension)

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was manufactured during the reign of Isabel II. This version weighs 5 grams.

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  • Composition

    Brass gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD

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    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD

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