Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.MEX.0103.103.01.001

Estimated market value:

$11900 USD

  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse

Estimated market value:

$11900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Mexico
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Grand Cross is attributed to Ludovicus Ferdinandus at Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plik:Estrella_de_la_Orden_del_%C3%81guila_Mexicana.svg

History


The Order of the Mexican Eagle (Orden del Águila Mexicana) was created by Emperor Maximiliano I/Maximilian I on January 1, 1865. It was founded as an effort to reach prestige among European monarchies, in order to obtain concessions and diplomatic recognition for the new Mexican Empire.

The Order was awarded to citizens and military personnel, in recognition of outstanding merit and extraordinary services to the State and the Emperor.

The grades of the Order were: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

The motto of the Order is "Equity in Justice."

The Order was awarded mainly to noble foreign recipients from European monarchies. It was extinguished soon after Maximilian I was exiled and executed in 1867.

The Grand Cross Breast Star was limited to twenty-five (25) bestowals.

The market value of this Order is based on the quality of manufacture and composition. The piece with emerald, gems, or diamonds, are fairly common in the market.

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