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Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, dating from the reign of King Alfonso XII (1874–1885).
This Spanish military order was established on 28 November 1814 by King Ferdinand VII to reward long and faithful service and exemplary conduct among officers of the Spanish Armed Forces.
The decoration features a white enamelled cross with a central medallion depicting Saint Hermenegild, patron saint of the order, surrounded by an inscription referring to military constancy.
During the reign of Alfonso XII, the decoration continued to be awarded to military officers who fulfilled the required conditions of length of service and conduct.
Cross dimensions: 26 mm.
