Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Archive A Clasp to the Iron

A Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939

On the morning of the 6th the other stretcher bearer of this platoon was wounded and a double burden of work was therefore devolved upon Private GIBSON

became a US marine post war

82 mm x 24

Studio portrait of Reichmann

Mexico, Independence. A Medal Of Independence By J. Guerrero, Troops Version, C.1821 Archive A Clasp to the IronBronze, 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