British Vice-Consulate nationality certificate issued in Matanzas, Cuba (1879) D1

This exceptional 1879 British Vice-Consulate nationality certificate represents a significant piece of colonial-era documentation from Matanzas, Cuba. The certificate formally certifies that Clemente Sarria, a 32-year-old male, was recognized as a British subject and officially registered with the British Vice-Consulate in Matanzas on November 18, 1879. The document bears the official seal and signature of the Vice-Consul of Her Britannic Majesty, authenticating Sarria's status within the British imperial system during a pivotal period in Cuban history. The certificate includes detailed particulars such as age, domicile in Matanzas, and his inscription in the Vice-Consulate's official register—standard administrative procedures for British nationals residing abroad. This artifact provides valuable insight into the British expatriate community in Cuba during the late 19th century and the formal mechanisms through which colonial powers maintained records of their subjects overseas. The document's condition and historical provenance make it an important collectible for those interested in British imperial history, Cuban colonial records, or genealogical research. Such certificates are increasingly rare, as many were lost or destroyed over the past 150 years, making this an exceptional acquisition for historians and serious collectors.