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Mexico, II Empire. An Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle, Grand Cross, c.1865

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Mexico, II Empire. An Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle, Grand Cross, c.1865

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Mexico, II Empire. An Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle, Grand Cross, c.1865

(Orden Imperial del Águila Mexicana). Instituted by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico in 1865, unofficially abolished in 1867. 1865-1867 Issued. Likely French manufacture, a fine scarce Grand Cross badge in silver gilt, consisting of a highly detailed Mexican eagle placed on a nicely enameled green cactus, exhibiting gilded sword and ceremonial mace held between its claws, as well as an enameled green snake clutched by its beak and talons, surmounted by an enamelling-detailed Imperial crown with integral ring, measuring 38.73 mm (w) x 70.63 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), presenting minor lose gilt, on a loop suspension suspended by its original period sash ribbon, ribbon constructed of green ribbed silk, exhibiting two red narrow side stripes, a highly rare ribbon, set in extremely good condition.

Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle was instituted by Emperor Maximilian I on January 1, 1865. It was founded as an effort to reach prestige among European monarchies, in order to obtain concessions and diplomatic recognition for the new Mexican Empire. It was mainly awarded to nobel recipients from European monarchies. The Order was extinguished soon after Maximilian I was exiled, and executed in 1867.