Distinguished Action Medal, I Class Medal

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SKU: 02.MEX.0198.101.01.000

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Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: PREMIO POR ACCION DISTINGUIDA 1a CLASE
Size

25-30mm
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 Distinguished Action Medal (Medalla por Acción Distinguida) was instituted in Mexico by Ordinance of the Army and Navy on June 15, 1897. It was created to reward Generals, Officers, and enlisted men, for distinguished actions in campaign or in the battle field.

The Medal consisted of three grades: I Class Medal was conferred upon Generals, II Class Medal was awarded to Officers, and III Class Medal was for enlisted men.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Reward to Distinguished Action 1 [2, 3] Class."

Some resources indicate that the classes may vary in composition; this information is not confirmed.

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