Linasl Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Greetings All, I just purchased this medal from an auction in Spain. Even though the ribbon bar seems Spanish, I know nothing about the medal itself. Any and all assistance in identifying it and any supplementary information would be greatly appreciated. Take care. Linas P.S. it is the best photo I could get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Linas It's a Spanish Red Cross Order (Orden de la Cruz Roja Española). ‘IN HOC SIG - - NO SALUS’ is "in this sign, health" the motto of the Spanish Red Cross which was one of the earliest national societies, founded in 1864. They also have crowns instead of castles which may indicate differing classes or area but I 'spect you can find more on t'tinternet now you know what it is. Edited April 13, 2013 by Spasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linasl Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you Spasm. Linas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Please see more other ODM of the Spanish Red Cross at: http://www.coleccionesmilitares.com/medallas/texto/cruzroja.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linasl Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you Antonio. Linas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hello Antonio May I pick your brain about this gold first class badge of the Spanish Red Cross ? The shape of its crown looks different from those shown on the very good illustrations you refered us to.. What period do you think it might be ? Before Alfonso XIII ?. Or later ? The red cross is made of five red stones. The reverse is plain, no mention of the maker. The badge is very attractive. Every bit of information will be gratefully received. Thank you. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hello Please see http://www.coleccionesmilitares.com/medallas/imagenes/croja/crp1917.jpg The class are the same but the maker believe other. The badge is for the period 1917-1931, when the Second Republic n Spain changes the monarchic signs as the crowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thank you very much Antonio. If I understand what you mean, this badge would be 1917-1931 pre-republican period. With a crown differently shaped as compared to the one on the picture you suggestd I see. It certainly is a credit to the fine crafmanship of Spanish jewellers ! I am very grateful Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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