Mexico, Ii Empire. A Merit Medal, Military Division, Stamped Navalon G., Ii Class C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Paris case of issue

Paris case of issue

with black enameled Jerusalem crosses between each of the arms

measuring 82 mm x 48 mm

6 (McGill) Overseas Battery

with “S” (Schulle) Chyper superimposed on top of silvery braid

Mexico, Ii Empire. A Merit Medal, Military Division, Stamped Navalon G., Ii Class C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Paris case of issue(Medalla al Mrito). Instituted in 1863 by Maximilian I. 1865 1867 issue. Military Division. An early rounded medal in silver, the obverse showing the head of Maximilian I facing right with the surrounding inscription MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR (Maximilian Emperor), the reverse presenting in three lines the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), surrounded by a laurel wreath, the bottom stamped by the name of the artist NAVALON. G., presenting