Mexico, Early Republic. An Order Of Guadalupe, 3Rd Class Knight's Cross For Military Merit, C.1853 certificate_of_authenticity Roclincourt

Roclincourt

lift draft ratio

enamel scratched and chipped

with dark patina

Mexico, Early Republic. An Order Of Guadalupe, 3Rd Class Knight's Cross For Military Merit, C.1853 certificate_of_authenticity RoclincourtType II. Eagle without Crown. 1853 55 Issue. Age of Santa Anna. An early example of the order in Gold, a four armed Gold cross with fine red, white, and green enameling, dual ball finials on each arm, centre in Gold depicting our lady of guadalupe which has been carefully enameled, with hand chiseled rays in each cross quadrant, laurels applied to reverse, reverse centre with "Al Patriotismo Heroico", with characteristic eagle suspension with an