Ex Breogan Collection 1998
Charles IV (1788-1808). "Proclamation" medal. 1789. Palma de Mallorca. (Ha-82). (Ruiz Trapero-159). (V.Q.-13134). . 5,13 g. Engraver: J. Bonnín. 26 mm. Magnificent piece. Lightly toned with Original underlying luster. Excellent eye appeal. Rare, even more so in this grade. Ex Breogan Collection, Áureo 98 (22/10/1998), lot 269. Mint state. Est...500,00.
Puerto Rico. Oval bronze medal of the Military Volunteers. ND (1880). Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 30x47 mm. 15,60 g. Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XII to left, surrounded by beaded border; around, INTEGRIDAD DE LA PATRIA / CONSTANCIA. Rev.: Lamb atop rock, with flag below F I, surrounded by beaded border; around, VOLUNTARIOS DE PUERTO-RICO.
Mottled brown surfaces. Retains the loop where the original ring and ribbon would have been fastened. Rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. Choice VF. Est...300,00.
Puerto Rico. Oval silver medal of the Military Volunteers. ND (1880). Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 30 x 57 mm. 22.20 g. (Guerra-760). Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XII to left, surrounded by beaded border; around, INTEGRIDAD DE LA PATRIA / CONSTANCIA. Rev.: Lamb atop rock, with flag below F I, surrounded by beaded border; around, VOLUNTARIOS DE PUERTO-RICO.
Strongly struck, with original luster and light toning. The original crown-shaped suspender and loop have been retained intact and unbroken, and the preservation and eye appeal are excellent, with lovely old-time toning gracing problem-free surfaces. Rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated (p. 82) in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. Almost MS. Est...600,00.
Puerto Rico. Oval silver medal of the Military Volunteers. ND (1880). Bust variety. Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 30 x 56 mm. 16.40 g. (Guerra-760 var.). Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XII to left, surrounded by beaded border; around, INTEGRIDAD DE LA PATRIA / CONSTANCIA. Rev.: Lamb atop rock, with flag below F I, surrounded by beaded border; around, VOLUNTARIOS DE PUERTO-RICO.
The original crown-shaped suspender and loop are preserved intact and unbroken. Toned. Rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated (p. 83) in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. Almost XF. Est...400,00.
Cuba. Circular copper medal of the Military Volunteers, with four fleurs-de-lis at the extremities. 1882. 49 x 49 mm. 17.75 g. (Guerra-unlisted). Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XII to left, surrounded by linear border; around, ALFONSO XII A LOS VOLUNTARIOS DE CUBA. Rev.: CONSTANCIA / PATRIOTISMO / ABNEGACION.
Concave flan. Retains the ring where the original ribbon would have been fastened. Superb color, somewhat darker on the obverse. Extremely rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Cuba. XF. Est...400,00.
Cuba. Circular silver medal of the Military Volunteers, with four fleurs-de-lis at the extremities. 1882. 47 x 47 mm. 13.25 g. (Guerra-761). Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XII to left, surrounded by linear border; around, ALFONSO XII A LOS VOLUNTARIOS DE CUBA. Rev.: Flanked by ornaments, legend CONSTANCIA / PATRIOTISMO / ABNEGACION.
Flat flan. Retains the broken loop where the original ring and ribbon would have been fastened. Rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Cuba. XF. Est...150,00.
Puerto Rico. Circular bronze medal of the Military Volunteers, with four fleurs-de-lis at the extremities. 1888. Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 47 x 47 mm. 18.20 g. Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XIII to left, surrounded by linear border; around, ALFONSO XIII A LOS VOLUNTARIOS DE PUERTO RICO. Rev.: CONSTANCIA / PATRIOTISMO / ABNEGACION.
Retains the ring where the original ribbon would have been fastened. Reddish hues. The factory of the Sucesores de Bernardo Castells y Brunet closed in 1980; upon liquidation of its assets, several copper medals of the Puerto Rico Volunteers appeared on the market. Extremely rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated (p. 87) in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. Almost XF. Est...400,00.
Puerto Rico. Circular silver medal of the Military Volunteers, with four fleurs-de-lis at the extremities. 1888. Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 47 x 47 mm. 18.80 g. Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XIII to left, surrounded by linear border; around, ALFONSO XIII A LOS VOLUNTARIOS DE PUERTO RICO. Rev.: CONSTANCIA / PATRIOTISMO / ABNEGACION.
Concave flan. Retains the ring where the original ribbon would have been fastened. Good strike with original luster and light toning. Extremely rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated (p. 85) in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. AU. Est...600,00.
Puerto Rico. Circular silvered copper medal of the Military Volunteers, with four fleurs-de-lis at the extremities. 1888. Made by B. Castells in Barcelona. 47 x 47 mm. 11.30 g. (Guerra-762). Obv.: Bust of Alfonso XIII to left, surrounded by beaded border; around, ALFONSO XIII A LOS VOLUNTARIOS DE P. R. Rev.: Flanked by ornaments, legend CONSTANCIA / PATRIOTISMO / ABNEGACION.
Flat flan. Retains the ring where the original ribbon would have been fastened. Extremely rare piece of military memorabilia from the final years of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. From the José Luis Fernández Olalla Collection. This very specimen is illustrated (p. 85) in the catalogue of that collection, Las Medallas de Puerto Rico en Tiempos de España, by Jorge Ortiz Murias. Almost XF. Est...400,00.
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