Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of measuring 31 mm x 21

measuring 31 mm x 21 mm

A reduced size breast Badge

at the age of 27 and was the only fatal casualty of the six Victoria Cross recipients of the 1st Battalion

engraved in outstanding running script ""No

which is the streamer flown from the colours

Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of measuring 31 mm x 21(Orden de Guadalupe). Hardshelled design on both the lid and base with a black simulated leather look cloth fabric exterior, the front cover of the lid exhibiting a greenish tinge to the black, the inside of the lid lined in a light green satin, padded and maker marked "KRETLY 46. PALAIS ROYAL GALERIE MONTPENSIER BREVETE S. G. D. G. DECORATIONS ET RUBANS", a violet cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a recessed medal bed in violet