A Mexican Imperial Order of Guadalupe; 1st Class Knight Commander Cross Case
Mexico; Type II (Eagle without Crown, 1853-1855); A rare hardshelled, wooden-framed, hunter green pebbled exterior, the lid with an insignia in gold-coloured ink within an ornate embossed rule, the insignia illustrating the uncrowned Mexican eagle standing upon a cactus, the eagle gripping a snake in its beak, the inside lid lined in white cloth and padded, the off-white felt medal bed with two recessed areas, the left side bed with a slotted octagonal-shaped bed for the Breast Star, the right side bed in the shape of the Knight Commander Cross, dual-swing hook closures, dual-hinged, 110 mm x 175 mm x 19 mm, exhibiting soiling and wear as typical of the age, slightly swollen and therefore difficult to secure close, otherwise fine.

