| Imperial Crown of Mexico | |
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| Details | |
| Country | First Mexican Empire (1821–1823) |
| Made | 1822 |
| Destroyed | c. 1823 |
| Cap | Red velvet |
| Imperial Crown of Mexico | |
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 Crown of Maximilian I (funerary) | |
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| Details | |
| Country | Second Mexican Empire (1864–1867) |
| Made | 1864 |
| Arches | two arches crossed over the top of the miter |
| Cap | Red velvet |
| Notable stones | Rubies, Emeralds[1] |
| Other elements | Gold Mexican eagles devouring snakes |
TheImperial Crown of Mexico was the crown created for theSovereign of Mexico on two separate occasions in the 19th century. The first was created upon theDeclaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire from the kingdom ofSpain in 1821, for theFirst Mexican Empire. The second crown was created upon the decree of the Assembly of Notables in 1863 for theSecond Mexican Empire.
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The crown of theFirst Mexican Empire was made for EmperorAgustín I in 1822, and it can be seen in many of his portraits.[2][3][4] However, its history is not entirely known.
The second Imperial Crown of Mexico, created during theSecond Mexican Empire for EmperorMaximilian I (his consort was Charlotte of Belgium, known as EmpressCarlota), who reigned from 1864 to 1867, is better documented. The original crown was destroyed during the ensuing fighting and victory of the Mexican republic, but replicas remain on display.
The Imperial Crown of Mexico during Maximilian's reign was modeled on the crowns of France and Austria. The crown of Maximilian's ancestor,Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, had two arches which crossed over the top of the miter.[5] It is this unique form which appears to have been the model.
However, sinceNapoleon III was the main power behind theSecond Mexican Empire, and as an extension of theSecond French Empire, the Mexican crown also used the half-arches and eagles on the circlet on the front, back and sides from the crown of Napoleon III. The Imperial Crown of Mexico also shares many similarities with theCrown of Empress Eugenie,[6] Napoleon III's consort.
