Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 Newly Listed marked "800 L/12" on reverse

marked "800 L/12" on reverse of the frame

number 290120

as part of the 2nd Parachute Brigade

7 mm x 52 mm

very good example

Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 Newly Listed marked "800 L/12" on reverse(Condecoracion al Merito Naval Docente). Instituted in 1945. In silver gilt, obverse illustrating two left facing male portraits and inscribed "MERITO DOCENTE NAVAL" (Naval Teaching Merit) above, on a pebbled background, plain reverse inscribed "CREADA POR LEY DE 17 DE DIC 1945" (Created by Law of December 17, 1945), measuring 25. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine.