Item #EU17613
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(Medalla Conmemorativa por la Defensa de Bilbao). Instituted 1874. Constructed of bronze, obverse featuring landscape with wolves and a fortress, the reverse with an engraved laurel wreath, measuring 19.61 mm (w) x 30.53 mm (h - inclusive integral ring), accompanied by silvered clasps for Peña-Plata battle, on original chest ribbon, toned bronze, very good.
Footnote: This Medal was granted to military personnel and volunteers who defended the city of Bilbao when it was besieged by the Carlists troops in 1874.