Medal for Chilapa, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.MEX.0180.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: VENCIO A LOS TRAIDORES Y SUS ALIADOS EL 10 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1864 Rev: EL ESTADO DE GUERRERO A SUS VALIENTES HIJOS.
Size

40mm
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 Chilapa (Medalla por Chilapa) was authorized by the state of Guerrero, Mexico in recognition of the enlisted men and citizens who fought against the imperial French forces during the twenty-day siege in the town of Chilapa in November of 1864.

There were authorized three grades, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and Bronze Medal. However, it is not clear if the composition denotes the rank of the recipient.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "He defeated the Traitors and their Allies in November 10, 1864," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "The Guerrero State to Its Brave Sons."

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