Medal for Palo Alto & Resaca de Guerrero, Medal

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SKU: 02.MEX.0142.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2800 USD

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Estimated market value:

$2800 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Mexico
  • Composition
    Silvered/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: COMBATIO POR LA INTEGRIDAD DEL TERRITORIO NACIONAL Rev: PALO ALTO MAYO 8 LA RESACA DE GUERRERO MAYO 9 DE 1846
  • Size
    30mm

History


The Medal for Palo Alto & Resaca de Guerrero (Medalla de Palo Alto y Resaca de Guerrero) was authorized by the Mexican government in 1847, in recognition of the bravery and courage of the Officers and men who fought against to American invading forces in Texas on May 9 and 8, 1846.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "He Fought for the Integrity of the Nation."


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