Cross for Ulua, Cross (1838)

SKU: 02.MEX.0128.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Mexico
  • date of institution
    1838

History


The Cross for Ulua (Cruz por Ulúa) was instituted by the Mexican government to reward the Officers who defended the Fort San Juan de Ulua during the bombardment of 1828 by a French fleet in their attempt to collect six million pesos as damages to foreign shops pillaged by rioters in Mexico City.

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Cross for Ulua, Cross (1838)

  • Price

    $3500 USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ULUA EN 1838 Rev: POR EL HONOR NACIONAL

  • Size

    39-41mm

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Version

Cross for Ulua, Cross (1838)

  • Price

    $3500 USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ULUA EN 1838

  • Size

    39-41mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item

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