Cross for Veracruz, Cross (1822)

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SKU: 02.MEX.0120.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4000 USD

  • Cross Obverse

Estimated market value:

$4000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Mexico
  • Composition
    Silvered/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: VIGILANCIA Y VALOR OCTUBRE 27 DE 1822 Rev: RECHAZO AL ENEMIGO EN VERACRUZ EN 27 DE OCTUBRE 1822
  • Size
    36-38mm
  • 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 Veracruz (Cruz por Veracruz) was authorized in Mexico by presidential decree on October 29, 1840. It was awarded to Officers who attacked the last Spanish garrison in Veracruz on October of 1822.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Vigilance and Courage October 27, 1822," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "He Refused the Enemy in Veracruz October 27, 1822."

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