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Auction: 23003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 126

'Fuentes De Onor' clasp for an Army Gold Cross or Medal, gold, as issued with hinged back strap, extremely fine and scarce

Some 66 awards of this clasp were made to senior Officers of the Anglo-Portuguese Army (commanded by the then-Viscount Wellington) for their part in the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, fought over 3-5 May 1811. This engagement saw the defeat of Marshal Andre Massena's Army and the expulsion of the French from Portugal.

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Sold for
£2,600

Starting price
£800