Cross for the Battle of San Marcial, Gold Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0129.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    October 24, 1814
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción San Marcial)

History


The Cross for the Battle of San Marcial was instituted by Royal Decree of 24th of October, 1814. It was awarded to all military personnel who participated of the Battle of Heights, near St. Marcial, where the Spaniards defeated a French army in 1813. This battle was one of the last big battles during the Peninsular War.

The composition of the Cross denotes the rank of the recipient. The Gold Cross was conferred upon Generals and Officer while the Copper Cross was for Privates.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "To the Winners of St. Marcial," and it has a plain reverse.

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    $2600 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: A LOS VENCEDORES DE SAN MARCIAL

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