Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Auction Archive the obverse centre bears the

the obverse centre bears the image of a right-flying plane over a hilly country-side town

one with both prongs intact

" He was repatriated in March 1944 and posted to No

marked S on pin

followed by a transfer on December 2nd for Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning

Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Auction Archive the obverse centre bears the(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