Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Newly Listed (postmarked May 20

(postmarked May 20

Infantry Assault Badge in Silver on November 13

to the Meister (Master) of the Schutzpolizei (Uniformed Police)

with silver wire on the edges

when he was Killed in Action on September 8

Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Newly Listed (postmarked May 20(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