Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 Archive and my observer suffered a

and my observer suffered a serious wound to his ankle

on dark green wool

White metal

one small nip in the fabric above "Dienst"

the obverse depicts a green enamelled Spanish shield with a black enamelled stork or crane standing on one leg

Mexico, Ii Empire. An Order Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Commander's Case, By Kretly, C.1865 Archive and my observer suffered a(Orden de Guadalupe). Hardshelled design on both the lid and base with a black simulated leather look cloth fabric exterior, the front cover of the lid exhibiting a greenish tinge to the black, the inside of the lid lined in a light green satin, padded and maker marked "KRETLY 46. PALAIS ROYAL GALERIE MONTPENSIER BREVETE S. G. D. G. DECORATIONS ET RUBANS", a violet cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a recessed medal bed in violet