Lot 932

Description

Medal for San Sebastian - 5 May 1936 (Carlist Wars). English striking. Unnamed. Very fine.

In 1835, a body of English colunteers called the Anglo-Spanish Legion Commanded by Sir de Lacy Evans was raised by Permission of the British Government for service in Spain on the side of the Queen, Dona Isabella against Don Carlos. A medal was awarede to the legion by the Spanish Government, but the officers on their return to England had a similar medal struck for themselves by Mesrs Loewanstark of London.