Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 certificate_of_authenticity on 12 July1944

on 12 July1944

War Commemorative Cross 1941-1945 - in bronze gilt and enamels

and attached to the 7th Destroyer Flotilla based at Dover

After recovering from his injuries

Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 certificate_of_authenticity on 12 July1944A 1821 Mexican Independence Commemorative Medal In bronze, obverse inscribed "SEGUNDA EPOCA" above a wreath, artist "J. GUERRERO" (Jose Guerrero), while 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, measuring 47. 8 mm, with loop suspension, fine. Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to