Spain, Kingdom. A Medal For Catalan Volunteers, Campaign Of Cuba, By Castells, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity both unmarked and measuring 50

both unmarked and measuring 50 mm (w) x 112 mm (l)

His biggest problem however was valvular disease of the heart

In his late years

Hand-carved into the obverse of the handle near the crossguard are presumed owner initials “G

Spain, Kingdom. A Medal For Catalan Volunteers, Campaign Of Cuba, By Castells, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity both unmarked and measuring 50(Medalla de los Voluntarios Catalanes en la Campaa de Cuba). Instituted 1869. Constructed of bronze covered by copper, a rounded medal with plain rim, obverse embellished by an engraved shield with corn leaves, circumscribing inscription CAMPAA DE CUBA (Campaign of Cuba), surrounded by the inscription VOLUNTARIOS CATALANES 1869 (Catalan Volunteers), plain reverse, obverse stamped by CASTELLS, measuring 37. 9 mm (w) x 42. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral