A Rare 1840 Mexician Star For Santa Rita Morelos Auction Archive a Death Plaque or Death

a Death Plaque or Death Penny dedicated to John Jeffery Nicholls

Rejoining his unit

Twelve Year Service Award (gilt fine zinc)

sharp details

A Rare 1840 Mexician Star For Santa Rita Morelos Auction Archive a Death Plaque or DeathThree piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, obverse centrepiece illustrating the Republican Mexican eagle in the centre, surrounded by the inscription "SANTA RITA MORELOS 1840.", reverse centrepiece inscribed "1840.", 33 mm x 33. 7 mm, ring suspension, without ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos or Battle of Morelos (March 24 25, 1840) was between insurgents, under the command of General