Medal of Tarragona, I Class Cross

SKU: 02.ESP.0148.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    May 14, 1815
  • remarks
    (Spanish: Distinción Tarragona)

History


The Cross of Tarragona was founded in Spain by King Fernando VII on May 14, 1815. It was awarded to the troops under command of Marshal Don Juan Senan de Contreras, in recognition of their efforts during the French siege of Tarragona in 1810.

The I Class Cross was wore with a neck ribbon, while II Class Cross was wore on the chest.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Death rather than surrender."

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  • Price

    $1500 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ANTES MORIR QUE RENDIRSE

  • Size

    42mm

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