Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive 1860 Second China War Medal

1860 Second China War Medal to the 13th Artillery - (CR

In its maroon hardshelled case of issue

measuring 121 mm (w) x 67 mm (h)

Four days after arriving in France

21/CAN: INF:)

Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive 1860 Second China War Medal(Condecoracin de la Legin de Honor Mexicano). Instituted in 1951. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, orange, light blue and dark blue enamels, the base designed to resemble the Aztec calendar stone, suspended from the National eagle insignia, obverse centrepiece ring inscribed "LEGION DE HONOR", reverse inscribed "POR DECRETO PRESIDENCIAL DEL 3 DE MAYO DE 1951" on the cartouche, measuring 51. 2 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h), suspension loop