Mexico, Republic. A Cross of Perseverance, IV Class for Twenty Years’ Service, c.1930

(Cruz de Perseverancia, 2a clase por 30 años de servicio). Instituted in 1926. Three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with forest green and white enamels, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42.2 mm (h), crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are intact, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Cross of Perseverance, IV Class for Twenty Years’ Service was instituted on March 11, 1926, to reward twenty years’ distinguished service in the Mexican army.