Cross for Tabasco, Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0133.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: AL VALOR Y CONSTANCIA EN TABASCO 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 Tabasco (Cruz de Tabasco) was authorized by decree on August 28, 1840. It was founded to reward Generals, Chiefs, and Officers, who defeated the revolutionary forces from Tabasco and Yucatan provinces in 1840.

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

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