Spanish royal military decoration with crown suspension
Key Information:
• Country: Spain
• Order: Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild
• Spanish name: Real y Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo
• Type: Cross
• Suspension: Crowned suspension
• Material: Silver with enamel
• Period: circa 1900–1931
• Reign: King Alfonso XIII (1886–1931)
• Dimensions: approx. 46.90 x 36.88 mm
Medal Design:
White enamel cross with gold toned borders and a distinctive early royal crown suspension.
The central medallion features a mounted knight surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing the inscription “PREMIO A LA CONSTANCIA MILITAR”.
The reverse displays a Roman numeral within the central medallion.
For condition please refer to the pictures
All dimensions are approximate
Inscription and Translation:
Inscription: “PREMIO A LA CONSTANCIA MILITAR”
English translation: “Award for Military Constancy” or “Award for Long and Faithful Military Service”
Condition:
Period piece
Visible enamel losses and hairline cracks to the white enameled arms
Surface wear consistent with age and service use
Ribbon shows age related wear
For the condition please refer to the pictures
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild is one of Spain’s most important military orders, awarded to officers for long, faithful, and honorable service.
This example features the early style royal crown associated with the reign of King Alfonso XIII and predates the removal of crowns during the Second Spanish Republic as well as the later Franco period designs.
Summary:
Spanish Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild cross with early royal crown, dating to the period circa 1900–1931.
A historically important Spanish military decoration suitable for collectors of European royal and military orders.
For the condition please refer to the pictures