Mexico, II Empire. An Order of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, by Kretly, c.1865
(Orden de Guadalupe). Hardshelled design on both the lid and base with a black simulated leather-look cloth fabric exterior, the front cover of the lid exhibiting a greenish tinge to the black, the inside of the lid lined in a light green satin, padded and maker marked "KRETLY / 46. PALAIS ROYAL GALERIE MONTPENSIER / BREVETE S.G.D.G. / DECORATIONS ET RUBANS", a violet cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a recessed medal bed in violet velvet, push latch closure, measuring 71.8 mm (w) x 139 mm (h) x 24.7 mm (d), wear evident on the exterior, along with wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area, the blue ribbon strap securing the lid upright having severed from the base, fair.

