Mexico Expedition Medal, Silver Medal (stamped "SACRISTIAN F.")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0144.101.01.006

Estimated market value:

$320 USD

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Estimated market value:

$320 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR SACRISTIAN F. Rev: EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862-1863 CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN-LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is stamped "SACRISTAIN F." on the obverse, but the engraver is unknown.

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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