Cross for Tamaulipas, II Class Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0196.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Silver/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: COMBATIO CONTRA LA INTERVENCION FRANCESA EN EL ESTADO DE TAMAULIPAS Rev: CONCURRIO A LA BATALLA DE STA GERTRUDIS EL 16 DE JUNIO DE 1866
Size

51mm
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 Tamaulipas (Cruz de Tamaulipas) was authorized by the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 22, 1891. It was founded to reward the military personnel who fought along the Texas border under Generals Mariano Escobedo and Gerónimo Treviño at the Battle of Santa Gertrudris on June 16, 1866.

The Crosses were awarded in three classes that differ in their shapes; I Class Cross was conferred upon Generals; II Class Cross was awarded to Officers; and III Class Medal was for enlisted men.

The Crosses and Medal feature an obverse inscription that can be translated to "He Fought against French Intervention in the State of Tamaulipas," and reverse inscription that can be translated to "He Participated in the Battle of St. Gertrudis June 16, 1866."

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