Cross of Merit of Lerin, Gold Cross

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  • Gold Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    July 23, 1811
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción de Lerín)

History


The Cross of Merit of Lerin was instituted by the Council of the Regency on July 23, 1811. It was awarded to military personnel, mainly from the Rifle Battalion of Cadiz, who participated in the defense of the town of Lerin against to a French siege on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of October, 1808.

This Cross was conferred only upon Officers, while the soldiers wore an escutcheon.

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Cross of Merit of Lerin, Gold Cross

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: LERIN Rev: 25 26 27 OCTUBRE 1808 LERIN

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