{"product_id":"mexico-an-imperial-order-of-guadalupe-knight-m0495-2","title":"Mexico. An Imperial Order of Guadalupe, Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003e(La Orden de Guadalupe). Instituted July 1, 1863. A scarce decoration, in silver and multicoloured enamels, featuring a central cross in red, green and white, with a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, and wreath segments between the arms and knees of the arms, the obverse medallion presenting Our Lady of Guadelupe with inscription RELIGION INDEPENDENCIA UNION, the reverse medallion inscribed AL MERITO Y VIRTUDES, surmounted by a crowned eagle with snake in its beak and claws, measures 36.3 mm (w) x  59.7 mm (h), weighs 19.59 grams, worn on original ribbon segment, very minimal gilt remaining on the silver, minor enamel chips to the arms of the obverse and reverse, light wear and small contact marks, remains very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in a period case, in burgundy leatherette, the interior in white silk and blue velvet, measures 90 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 27 mm (d), scuffing to exterior, silk interior bears rips, functional hinge and clasp, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337647067413,"sku":"M0495-2","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0495-2_4.jpg?v=1793386642","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/mexico-an-imperial-order-of-guadalupe-knight-m0495-2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}