Medal for Irún, I Class Medal

SKU: 02.ESP.2110.101.01

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  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Reverse
  • Gold Medal (with trophy of arms) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    June 13, 1837
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción por Irún)

History


The Medal for Irún was established in Spain by the regency of Maria Christina on June 13, 1837. It was conferred upon the British and Spanish forces which took part at the recovery of the city of Irún, previously taking by Carlist supports, on May 17, 1837.

The Medal was authorized with three grades. The I Class Medal with trophy of arms suspension was awarded to Officers, the II Class Medal was awarded to NCOs, while the III Class Medal without enamels was awarded to the troops.

The Medal features a plain reverse.


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Versions

  • Price

    $4500 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IRUN Rev: 17 DE MAYO DE 1837

  • Size

    26x51mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 11.3 grams.

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