Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of which is the streamer flown

which is the streamer flown from the colours

Footnote: The cross was instituted on July 15

measuring 31 mm x 21 mm

Footnote: Held was a shopkeeper by trade

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

Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 United Republic of which is the streamer flown(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