Cross for Heroic Valor, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0211.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gilt/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: VALOR HEROICO 1a CLASE Rev: CREADA POR LEY DE 11 MZO DE 1926
Size

46mm
Image Licensing

This image/illustration is attributed to “Condecoraciones mexicanas y su Historia”, Carlos Perez-Maldonado, published by "Impresora Monterrey S.A." in 1942 in Monterrey, México. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History

The Cross for Heroic Valor (Cruz al Valor Heroico) was instituted in Mexico by General Joaquín Amaro Domínguez, then secretary of war of the the revolutionary government of Mexico, on March 11, 1926. It was founded to reward the military personnel in recognition of heroic valor displaying in combat.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Heroic Valor [Class]," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Created by Law on March 11, 1926."

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