Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 Auction marked on ring "BK" along

marked on ring "BK" along with silver hallmark

The regiment originally served in garrisoning forts around Washington

Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Alois Rettenmaier - Iron core

The family later immigrated to Canada

Mexico, Republic. A Naval Teaching Merit Medal, I Class, C.1945 Auction marked on ring "BK" along(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.