Cross of Chiclana, Cross

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.ESP.0136.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1500 USD

  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Reverse
  • Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: CHICLANA Rev: 5 DE MARZO DE 1811
  • Size
    37x49mm

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver gilt with red, black and green enamels, measuring 37.5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, fine chipping evident in the green enamelled wreathing on both sides, lightly soiled original ribbon, near extremely fine.

History


The Cross of Chiclana was instituted by King Ferdinand VII on February 13, 1815. It was conferred upon Spanish military personnel who participated at the Battle of Chiclana on March 5, 1811.

The Cross was awarded to the members of the "Infesto" Company and Fourth Army.

This Cross features the obverse and reverse inscriptions on the crown suspension.

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