Mexico, The Porfiriato. A Military Long Service Cross, Thirty Five Years' Service Cross, C.1900 Archive Footnote: At the time of

Footnote: At the time of him being wounded

possibly the feat that earned him the award

illustrating a nude rider on a horse

The scabbard fittings exhibit very light contact and surface wear

Mexico, The Porfiriato. A Military Long Service Cross, Thirty Five Years' Service Cross, C.1900 Archive Footnote: At the time of(Military Constancy Cross). Type I. Army Issue. Generals Issue. Of high quality manufacture, likely of French origin, in toned silver with four green enameled arms, interlaced by gilt laurels, obverse centre in Gold depicting the Lady of Guadalupe, reverse in white enamels on Gold, with distinctive spread eagle suspension in silver gilt with single integral ring for commander's neck cord, cord in gilt bullion wire denoting a General's rank issue,