Cross for Toluca, Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0113.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3500 USD

  • Cross Obverse

Estimated market value:

$3500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Mexico
  • Composition
    Silvered/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: DENUEDO EN LA BATALLA Y PIEDAD CON LOS VENCIDOS Rev: 19 DE JUNIO DE 1821 AL FRENTE DE TOLUCA
  • Size
    33-35x39-41mm
  • 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 Toluca (Cruz de Toluca) was authorized by the imperial regency of the first Mexican empire in 1821. It was awarded to the Mexican revolutionary fighters who participated in the defense of La Huerta, Toluca on June 19, 1821, where the Spanish royalist forces were severely defeated.

The Cross may present a claps in the ribbon with the inscription TOLUCA.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Courage in the Battle and Piety with the Defeated Men," and a reverse inscription that ca be translated to "June 19, 1821 in Front of Toluca."

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