Cross for Puebla 1867, Collar Breast Star

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SKU: 02.MEX.0183.102.01.000

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Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: PREMIO AL GENIO Y AL VALOR MILITAR
Size

60mm
Version Remarks

The Collar was awarded to General Porfirio Díaz.
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 Puebla (Cruz y Placa de Puebla) was established in Mexico in recognition of the military personnel who defeated the French army during the Third Battle for Puebla on April 2, 1867, a key victory of the Mexican army during the Second French Intervention (1862-1867).

The Cross was authorized with three classes. I Class Cross in gold was conferred upon the highest ranks, while II Class Cross in silver was awarded to Officers, and III Class Cross in Bronze to enlisted men.

It was authorized a Collar with Breast Star to reward to General Porfirio Díaz for commanding the Mexican forces that took the city and defeated the imperial French army.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Award for Military Courage," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "He Defeated the Defenders of Puebla on April 2."

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