Cross for Merit to the Homeland, Cross (reduced size)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.ESP.2105.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$170 USD

  • Cross (reduced size) Obverse
  • Cross (reduced size) Obverse
  • Cross (reduced size) Obverse
  • Cross (reduced size) Reverse
  • Cross (reduced size) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$170 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: BENEMERITO A LA PATRIA Rev: PATRIA Y LEALTAD
  • Size
    24mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/spain/medals/other/a-spanish-cross-of-merit-to-the-homeland-reduced-size

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver gilt with black enamels, 24 mm x 24.2 mm, original ribbon, crazing evident in the black enamels in two arms on the obverse, near extremely fine.

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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