Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 GTRexclude fraying and green oxidation present

fraying and green oxidation present from the lugs and eyelets on the interior lining

weighing 19 grams inclusive of its court-mounted ribbon

with a black rayon backing

He must have wondered if he would soon be facing either the British or the Dervishes with his woefully inadequate little force

Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 GTRexclude fraying and green oxidation present(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.