Medal for Independence, II Class Medal (Second Epoch) (Spanish inscription)

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SKU: 02.MEX.0116.202.02.003

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

  • Bronze Medal (Spanish inscription) (Second Epoch) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (Spanish inscription) (Second Epoch) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (Spanish inscription) (Second Epoch) Reverse
  • Bronze Medal (Spanish inscription) (Second Epoch) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Mexico
  • Makers
    J. Guerrero
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: RELIGION INDEPENDENCIA UNION CON LA TRIPLE GARANTIA DESATO A UN ORBE DE EL OTRO Rev: SEGUNDA EPOCA
  • Size
    47-51mm

History


The regency of the first Mexican empire created two sets of medals to reward military personnel who swore allegiance to the new empire. The Cross and Medal for Independence (Cruz y Medalla de la Independencia) were established by imperial decree on October 12, 1821.

The Cross for Independence was awarded to Generals and Senior Officers who swore loyalty to Agustín Iturbide, leader of the Mexican revolution, while the Medal was conferred upon Junior Officers and enlisted men.

Both Cross and Medal were classified in two different epochs. The First Epoch consists of the decorations granted to those who swore allegiance between March 2, and June 15, 1821. The Second Epoch consists of the decorations awarded to those who swore allegiance between June 15, and September 2, 1821.

The Medal depicts either Spanish or Latin inscriptions that can be translated to "The Triple Guarantee, Religion, Independence, and Unity, He Unleashed One Orb of the Other" on the obverse, and "First [or Second] Epoch" on the reverse.

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