Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Auction during the French campaign

during the French campaign

inscribed "FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS BUNDESLAND" above and "OBERÖSTERREICH" below

A fine quality manufacture Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by an uncommon maker

with an oak leaf border and raised number 25 within a border at the base

Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Auction during the French campaign(Medalla al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1863. 1863 1865 issue. In bronze, with the obverse depicting detailed engraved bust of Maximiliano I, surrounded by the inscription MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR (Emperor Maximilian), reverse engraved with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit) surrounded by detailed laurel wreath, marked makers mark Navalon G., measuring 32. 54 mm (w) x 36. 60 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), with minor toned