Medal for Irún, I Class Medal (with trophy of arms)
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SKU: 02.ESP.2110.101.01.000
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In solid Gold with fine blue, white and green enamels, centrepiece and four flags in brushwork, weighing 11.3 grams, centrepiece illustrating a castle backed by a diagonal upward-pointing sword, surrounded by a full wreath of laurel leaves, the two sides of the wreath linked by a ribbon banner inscribed "IRUN", the centrepiece ring inscribed "17 DE MAYO DE 1837" (May 17, 1837), the centrepiece surmounted by a four draped flags and leafing, the flags fronted by a helmet above an insignia, 26 mm x 51 mm, replacement ribbon, chipping evident in the white enamels on the far right flag and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring, the latter forcing the first three letters of "MAYO" to be lost to time, better than very fine.
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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