Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "NATIONAL

surrounded by the inscription "NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA"

Athabaskan was available for actual service at sea for a total of only nine months prior to her sinking

Jim Stockman

16 mm x 54

Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "NATIONAL(Orden de Guadalupe). Hardshelled design on both the lid and base with a black simulated leather look cloth fabric exterior, the front cover of the lid exhibiting a greenish tinge to the black, the inside of the lid lined in a light green satin, padded and maker marked "KRETLY 46. PALAIS ROYAL GALERIE MONTPENSIER BREVETE S. G. D. G. DECORATIONS ET RUBANS", a violet cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a recessed medal bed in violet