Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 Hold very slight enamel chip on

very slight enamel chip on obverse 3 oclock arm

center enameled

Blake (Cruiser

" on one side and "It has come to us to stand alone in the breach

Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 Hold very slight enamel chip onA 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