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320 been struck and instituted for special events, purposes, and even individuals.

We shall arrange them, to the best of our knowledge, in chronological order.

1. Medal for the Andalusian army under General Castafios who, on the 19th July, 1808, compelled the French General, Dupont, and his division to surrender at Baylen. It was instituted, in 1808, by the Junta of Seville in the name of the King.

2. Cross for the troops of General La Romana, instituted on the 23rd March, 1809.

3. Cross for the zeal and patriotism displayed by the Junta of Catalonia, instituted by the Central Junta on the 15th January, 1810, and confirmed by the King on the 12th May, 1815.

4. Medal for the eldest son of Count Casa-Roxas, Don José, for his distinguished patriotism and exemplary disinterestedness in the sacrifices made by him during the French invasion. It was founded in 1810.

5. Cross for the defence of Gerona in 1809, founded on the 14th September, 1810.

6. Cross for the generals and officers who were present at the battle of Talavera, on the 28th July, 1809. It was founded on the 8th December, 1810.

7. Cross for the carabine batallion which defended the town of Lerin, on the 25th, 26th and 27th September, 1808. It was founded on the 23rd July, 1811.

8. Cross for the Spaniards who accompanied the King to Valencey. It was founded on the 23rd August, 1814.

9. Cross for the military who distinguished themselves at the siege of Saragossa. It was instituted on the 30th August, 1814, of gold for generals and officers, and of copper, for privates.