Medal for Acultzingo, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.MEX.0168.102.04.000

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Makers

S. N. G.
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA A SUS VALIENTES HIJOS Rev: COMBATIO CON HONOR EN LAS CUMBRES DE ACULTZINGO CONTRA EL EJERCITO FRANCES EL 28 DE ABRIL DE 1862
Size

21x26mm
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 Medal for Acultzingo (Medalla de Acultzingo) was authorized by the Mexican government in 1862, in recognition of the Officers and men who pulled back an invading French army in Acultzingo on April 28, 1862.

The composition of the Medal denotes the rank of the recipient. The Gold Medal was awarded to Chiefs, while the Silver Medal was conferred to Officers, and the Bronze Medal to enlisted men.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "The Mexican Republic to its Sons," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "He Fought with Honor in the Acultzingo's Mountains against French Army on April 28, 1862."

The Medal is stamped by "S.N.G." for Guerrero.

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