Cross for Angostura, Cross

SKU: 02.MEX.0145.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Mexico
  • date of institution
    April 19, 1847

History


The Cross for Angostura (Cruz por Angostura) was instituted in 1847 to reward the Mexican Officer who led the army against an American invading force at the Battle of Buena Vista (Angostura) on February 22, 1847. This Medal was part of the Mexican decorations awarded by the government for the Mexican-America War (1846-1849.)

There are known several versions that differ on their inscriptions.

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Cross for Angostura, Cross

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv (suspension bar): BATALLA DE ANGOSTURA Rev: AL VALOR ACREDITADO

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Cross for Angostura, Cross

  • Price

    $3800 USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: DEL EJERCITO DEL NORTE Rev: A MANDO DEL GENERAL SANTA-ANNA

  • Size

    43x45mm

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Angostura
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Cross for Angostura, Cross

  • Price

    $3800 USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv (suspension bar): ANGOSTURA 22 y 23 DE FEBRERO DE 1817 Obv: AL VALOR Y SUFRIMIENTO DEL EJERCITO DEL NORTE Rev: AL MANDO DEL GENERAL SANTA-ANNA ANGOSTURA 22 Y 23 DE FEBRERO 1847

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    39x44mm

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