Cross of Villafranca del Vierzo and Lugo, Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0180.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    March 13, 1817
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción de Villafranca del Vierzo y Lugo) It is a very rare medal.

History


The Cross of Villafranca del Vierzo and Lugo was founded in Spain by King Ferdinand VII on March 13, 1817. It was conferred upon the members of the Army of Galicia, under command of General Don Nicholas Mahy, who recaptured the city of Villafranca del Vierzo, and fought at the Battles of Lugo on March 18 and 19, 1809.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Capture of Villafranca del Vierzo, 19th March, 1809," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Battles of Lugo, March 18th and 19th, 1809." Both inscriptions are spread among the arms.

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Cross of Villafranca del Vierzo and Lugo, Cross

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: TOMA DE VILLAFRANCA DEL VIERZO DIA 19 DE MARZO DE 1809 Rev: BATALLAS DE LUGO DEL 18 Y 19 MAYO DE 1809

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