Cross for Campeche, Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0132.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gilt/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: AL VALOR Y CONSTANCIA EN CAMPECHE Rev: 1840
Size

38-40mm
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 Campeche (Cruz de Campeche) was authorized in Mexico on August 28, 1840, to reward Generals, Chiefs, and Officers who defended the city of Campeche against federalists attacks from Yucatan and Tabasco in 1839.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "To Courage and Constancy in Campeche."

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