Cross for Veracruz, Cross (1822)

SKU: 02.MEX.0120.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse

    Image courtesy of “Condecoraciones mexicanas y su Historia” by Carlos Perez-Maldonado

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    Attributes

    • country
      Mexico
    • date of institution
      October 29, 1840

    History


    The Cross for Veracruz (Cruz por Veracruz) was authorized in Mexico by presidential decree on October 29, 1840. It was awarded to Officers who attacked the last Spanish garrison in Veracruz on October of 1822.

    The Cross features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "Vigilance and Courage October 27, 1822," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "He Refused the Enemy in Veracruz October 27, 182 ...  2."
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    • Price

      $4000 USD

    • Composition

      Silvered/Enamelled

    • Inscription

      Obv: VIGILANCIA Y VALOR OCTUBRE 27 DE 1822 Rev: RECHAZO AL ENEMIGO EN VERACRUZ EN 27 DE OCTUBRE 1822

    • Size

      36-38mm

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