Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Auction 55 mm x 55 mm

55 mm x 55 mm

(SOLDAT JACOB WACHENHAUSEN LANDWEHR BAT

collector instituted blackened lettering

fitting tight on one side

Silver Wound Badge

Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Auction 55 mm x 55 mmBronze, obverse inscribed "SEGUNDAEPOCA" above a wreath, artist marked "J. GUERRERO" (Jose Guerrero), reverse illustrates two hemispheric globes with broken chains, three interlaced rings inscribed "INDEPENDENCIA, RELIGION and UNION" above and inscribed "DESATO A UN ORBE DE EL OTRO" below, 50. 2 mm, integral loop suspension, contact marks, edge wear, fine. Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to commemorate the independence of