Cross for the Liberators of Bilbao Third Site, Gold Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.2117.101.01

Estimated market value:

$ Click to See Price/Value

  • Add an image

Attributes

  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    January 3, 1837
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Cross for the Liberators of Bilbao Third Site, Gold Cross)

History


The Cross for the Liberators of Bilbao, Third Site was authorized in Spain by the Regency of Maria Christina on January 3, 1837. It was conferred upon the individuals who supported to the city of Bilbao during its third siege of Carlists force in 1836.

The Cross has two grades. The Gold Cross was awarded to Generals and Officers, while the Silver Cross was awarded to enlisted men.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "He Saved Bilbao," and reverse inscription that translates to "Bilbao's Third Siege 1836."

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Versions

  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: SALVO A BILBAO Rev: EN SU TERCER SITIO 1836

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top