Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses

Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917

1917: "As a Corps Squadron Commander from the beginning of June 1917 till this date

the last name is illegible

the legs are partially enamelled beginning halfway down the leg and distinctly portray three talons (feet not present on reverse)

with an intact brown leather washer

Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses(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