Mexican Independence Medal (Epoch II) in Bronze

50mm medal suspended from Mexican tricolor ribbon. Obverse depicts two hemispheres with "CON LA TRIPLE GARANTIA", along with three rings marked "RELIGION, INDEPEDENCIA, UNION". Reverse with laurel wreath and "SEGUNDA EPOCA". Issued by Emperor Augustin I in May 1822 to recognize non-commissioned officers in the "Army of the Three Guarantees" (Liberal Revolutionary Army) for their participation in the last part of the Mexican War for Independence from Spain in 1821. **Very good condition. Ribbon is a replacement with some wear and fading, and some marks and wear to medal.** $200 - $400