Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Auction fitting tight on one side

fitting tight on one side

55 mm x 55 mm

the reverse marked “FOTO SEIDEL”

The front is completed by a vertical row of four gilt aluminum buttons on the right side

and measures approximately 42cm (16 inches) in length and is approximately 30mm (1 ¼ inch) tall

Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Auction fitting tight on one sideBronze, 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