Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 20 Nov 2019
Spain: Cross for San Sebastian 1836
Spain: Cross for San Sebastian 1836, iron cross formy, 27.4 mm, gold centre with lion and 'HESPEINA AGREDECIDA', gold fleece to lower arm and gold crowns set between the arms, rev. gold wreath and 'SAN SEBASTIAN 5 DE MAYO 1836', gold clip and ring suspension, associated silk ribbon, extremely fine.
Awarded to British officers of the British Legion who fought against the Carlists to relieve the besieged Basque city of San Sebastian.