Naval Cross for Campeche, Cross

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SKU: 02.MEX.0140.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4200 USD

Estimated market value:

$4200 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

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

32mm
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 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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