Spain: Saragossa Cross for First Siege

Distinción "Zaragoza, Primer Sitio"

Ribbon: White with a double red edge stripe.

Instituted: 25 March 1817.

Awarded: To those who had distinguished themselves in the defense of Saragossa in Aragon from 16 June to 14 August 1808 when the Spaniards under Don Jose De Palafox and Calvo di Rozas defeated the French troops under Marshal Lefebvre who were compelled to retreat to Pampeluna.

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