Medal of Zacatecas for Tampico, Bronze Medal

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SKU: 02.MEX.0119.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$400 USD

Estimated market value:

$400 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: EL ESTADO DE ZACATECAS AL VENCEDOR DE TAMPICO 1829
Size

38x50mm
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 of Zacatecas for Tampico (Medalla de Zacatecas a los Vencedores de Tampico) was authorized by the State of Zacatezas in 1829. It was conferred upon Mexican federal forces under command of General Santa Anna, who laid siege a Spanish invading army, numbering 4000, that was made an attempt to reconquer Mexico City on September 11, 1829.

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

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "The State of Zacatecas to the Winner in Tampico 1829." The Medal has not reverse inscription.

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