Medal for Correos de Gabinete, Medal

SKU: 02.ESP.0164.101.01

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  • Medal Obverse

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  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    July 9, 1815
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción Correos de Gabinete) It is a very rare medal.

History


The Medal for Cabinet Couriers was authorized by King Ferdinand VII on July 9, 1815. It was conferred upon the members of the Royal Spanish Couriers of the Cabinet, who had been in active service during the War of Independence between 1808-1814.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Courage and Constancy for his King and Fatherland," and a reverse inscription that translates to "The Couriers of the Cabinet."

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Medal for Correos de Gabinete, Medal

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  • Composition

    Gold/Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: VALOR Y CONSTANCIA POR SU REY Y PATRIA Rev: LOS CORREOS DE GABINETE

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