Spain, Provincial Regency. A Distinguished Service Cross For The Battle Of Cheste, C.1841 United Republic of The black patent leather brim

The black patent leather brim exhibits deep scratches and moderate crazing

In the Fall of 1916

nice have badge with sharp details and excellent heavy bronze finish

The cross is constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic)

maker marked “Haurich Dresden” on reverse

Spain, Provincial Regency. A Distinguished Service Cross For The Battle Of Cheste, C.1841 United Republic of The black patent leather brimIssued 1841. In bronze gilt with finely executed white, yellow, and green enamels, measuring 32 mm (w) x 35 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced integral ball suspension), hand etched edging, hand painted lettering, an old, later period ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: Founded May 5th 1841 by the provisional regency of Maria Christina. Awarded to the Elizabethan troops that took part in the Battle of Cheste of 1838; part of the First Carlist War.