Spain, Kingdom. A Medal of the Battle of Montejurra, 1873
Instituted November 9 1873. In bronze, this decoration takes the shape of a cross with the inscription PATRIA DIO REY on the 9, 12 and 3 o’clock arms, openwork lilies in each quadrant, the large central medallion features the central 7.8.9. NOVIEMBRE 1873, surrounded by a ring inscribed PATRIOCINIO DE LA SMA VIRGEN, the 12 o’clock arm is topped by a crown with laurel wreath integral suspension, the reverse is plain, measures 37.8mm (w) x 62.7mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 18.3 grams, sticky residue on reverse, dark patina, in very fine condition.

