Naval Cross for Campeche, Cross

SKU: 02.MEX.0140.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

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  • country
    Mexico
  • date of institution
    August 4, 1843

History


The Naval Cross for Campeche (Cruz Naval de Campeche) was instituted by decree on August 4, 1843. It was awarded to Mexican Generals and Officers who participated in the naval engagement against a Texan warships force in Campeche on May 16, 1843.

The Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "He Defeated to the Texan Squadron with Courage," and a reverse inscription that translates to "In Campeche on May 16, 1843."

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Naval Cross for Campeche, Cross

  • Price

    $4200 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ABATIO CON DENUEDO A LA ESCUADRA TEJANA Rev: EN CAMPECHE EL 16 DE MAYO DE 1843

  • Size

    32mm

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