Conceived how representation of the superior administration of armies this figure resume the attributions of the High Command, HC, how the institution what rule the administration, logistic and planning of the units.
This officers have the function of advice to his superior chiefs, send his orders and watch his observance.
In Spain, the modern role of the High Command inside the armies are a inflexion point in the Peninsular War (Guerra de la Independencia). In 1801 with the occasion of the war against Portugal ire created three armies in campaign each one whit is own High Command whit a general on command.
This HC only have function in along the campaign and are dissolved to his conclusion butt except for the branch of artillery and engineers. Along the peninsular War and after of the defeat in Ocaña, 1809, the regency council accept the advise of the Lieutenant Joaquín Blake y Joyes for create a permanent High Command and the same Blake is order to command him the 28 of May of 1810. Only a month after this new administration is separated of the differents branchs of the army like a independent corps.
- Presentation: in luxury quilted case
- Paint: artisanally painted by water resistent paints
- Total weight of: 1.181 grs
- Pedestal: brown, ultraviolet barnished, high bright
- Number of pieces: 9
- Pedestal sizes(mm): 60X60X42
- Pedestal write: "Estado Mayor Gala - Guerra Independencia"
- Total measure including a wood base: 25 cm