Designed by Mariano Benlliure, it consists of an sculptural ensemble presided by an equestrian statue of General Arsenio Martínez Campos, who played a key role in bringing the Bourbon Restoration by leading the coup d'etat of Sagunto [es] in 1874.

Years after some inconclusive lobbying by Antonio Berenguer and José Ibáñez Marín intending to promote the erection of a monument dedicated to Martínez Campos, the Marquis of Cabriñana [es] resumed the initiative by organizing a popular subscription in 1904, succeeding in bringing on board many military officers.

[4][5] A largely unpolished crag made of limestone from Tamajón lies on top of the marble plinth, creating the sense of being a natural feature.

[4][5] The front side of the monument displays a war trophy cast in bronze consisting of two flags (cavalry and infantry) and additional wartime items, with an inscription carved above in the limestone reading "al general martínez campos, modelo de patriotas y soldados, españa" ("to General Martínez Campos, model of patriots and soldiers, Spain").

[4] A relief carved in the limestone rock representing the battle of Castillejos extends across the left-hand and back sides of the crag, featuring an inscription in the marble below reading áfrica 1859–1860.