Mexico Expedition Medal, Silver Medal (1963)

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SKU: 02.FRA.0144.101.01.002

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Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862-1863 CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN-LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was created in 1963 for the one hundredth anniversary. It is stamped on the rim.

History


The Mexico Expedition Medal was created by the decree of August 29, 1863 and was awarded to all those who participated in the Expedition from 1862-1863. An estimated 90000 Medals were produced by the Monnaie de Paris.

The obverse inscription translates to “Napoleon III Emperor,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Mexico Expedition 1862-1863, Cumbres, Cerro-Borrego, San-Lorenzo, Puebla, Mexico.”

There are many different versions of the Medal and the following variables may be encountered: engraving; manufacturer; composition; size; thickness; personalized engraving.

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