Cross for Sonora, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0155.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4400 USD

Estimated market value:

$4400 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: AL VALOR ACREDITADO EN SONORA 1852 Rev: EL GOBIERNO DE LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Size

43mm
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 Sonora (Cruz por Sonora) was authorized in Mexico in recognition of the Officers and men who fought against a French invading army at Guaymas, Sonora in 1852.

The Cross consisted of two classes according with the rank of the recipient. I Class Cross made in Gold was awarded to Officers, while II Class Cross made in Silver was awarded to enlisted men.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "To Accredited Courage in Sonora in 1852," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "The Government of the Mexican Republic."

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