Spanish Order of the Red Cross, Silver Medal

SKU: 01.ESP.0118.104.01

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  • Silver Medal (1926-1931) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1926-1931) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1926-1931) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1926-1931) Reverse
  • Silver Medal (1926-1931) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Spain
  • date of institution
    July 6, 1864

History


The Spanish Order of the Red Cross (Condecoraciones de la Cruz Roja Española) was instituted in Spain by Queen Isabel II/Isabella II on July 6, 1864. It was established in commemoration of the foundation of the Spanish Red Cross at the same year.

The Order is currently awarded, and is granted to members of the Spanish Red Cross in recognition of meritorious service within the realm of public health care and service.

It was originally founded only with the Silver Medal grade. Over time of the Order additional grades were added. The Gold Medal was added by Amadeo I in 1872. The Grand Cross Breast Star was instituted by Alfonso XII in 1876, the II Class Breast Star was added in 1925. The The Medal for Constancy as well as I, II, and III Classes Medals were added in 1926.

The Order was established under protection and patronage of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem and the Kings of Spain.

There are known several modification of the Order's badge subject to the political changes in Spain. The crown on the Order grades may be the royal, mural, or imperial crown.

The Order features an obverse inscription in Latin that translates to “In this Sign, Health;” the motto of the Spanish Red Cross.

When the II Class Medal is awarded to women in a reduced size and worn on a bow ribbon.

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Versions

  • Price

    $120+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IN HOC SIGNO SALUS

  • Size

    31.5x40mm (including suspension)

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This Medal was manufactured circa 1929.

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  • Price

    $160+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IN HOC SIGNO SALUS

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version has a mural crown on the top of the cross.

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  • Price

    $80+ USD

  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IN HOC SIGNO SALUS

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version has a imperial crown on the top of the cross.

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $110 USD

  • Size

    14x16.75mm (including crown)

  • Composition

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