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Cross

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Spain (made)

This is a silver Maltese cross made in the 19th century, given by Isabella II., of Spain to British non-commissioned officers for services on the North coast of Spain, 1836-40. This cross has monogram in centre, above which is a royal crown. This cross also has a ring and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Cross
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
A Maltese cross with monogam in centre. Spanish 19th century.
Physical description
A Maltese cross with monogram in centre; above it a royal crown, with ring and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2in
  • Width: 1.938in
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards.
Production
Given by Isabella II., of Spain to British non-commissioned officers for services on the North coast of Spain, 1836-40.
Subjects depicted
Monograms
Royal Crown
Maltese Crosses
The First Carlist War
Summary
This is a silver Maltese cross made in the 19th century, given by Isabella II., of Spain to British non-commissioned officers for services on the North coast of Spain, 1836-40. This cross has monogram in centre, above which is a royal crown. This cross also has a ring and ribbon.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 126.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1552-1877

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Record createdOctober 23, 2008
Record URL
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