Mexico, Republic. An Order of Law and Peace, I Class Collar and Mayoral Collar

(Orden Mexicana del Derecho y la Paz). Instituted 1960. Consisting of a silver gilt collar, comprising 32 links alternating between the mexican eagle clutching a snake (totalling 15), a white enamelled X with a central black disc (totalling 5), and a red enamelled cross with rays in each quadrant and a white enamelled ring in the center (totalling 12), presenting a total of 32 links, all plain on the reverse, connected to the collar badge via a slightly larger eagle link, a large ten point star with alternating clusters of five smooth and five faceted rays, with a superimposed medallion featuring a hand within the shape of mexico holding a torch on a blue field, encircled by a red ring inscribed ACADEMIA MEXICANA DE DERECHO INTERNACIONAL, within another white ring inscribed ORDEN MEXICANA DEL DERECHO LA CULTURAL Y LA PAZ, red and white enamelled cross with an eagle and snake in the top two quadrants, the bottom two with Mexican symbols, all on a blue background with green laurels along the edge of the top half, the reverse is plain, measures 95.88mm (w) x 106.68 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), totalling 640 mm (from the eye at the end of the collar to the base of the badge - one side), enamels intact, clasp functional, a rare decoration, in extremely fine condition. 

Accompanied by a smaller Mayoral collar in silver gilt, comprising nine links, the central link slightly larger, presenting an eagle clutching a snake, connected to a white enamel X with black central disc, each side then connected to an eagle with snake, then a red Maltese cross with white ring, and finally a second white enamel X with black disc, all links plain on the reverse, then linked to a 110 mm of ribbon with hook and eye, the central medallion large ten point star with alternating clusters of five smooth and five faceted rays, with a superimposed medallion featuring a hand within the shape of mexico holding a torch on a blue field, encircled by a red ring inscribed ACADEMIA MEXICANA DE DERECHO INTERNACIONAL, within another white ring inscribed ORDEN MEXICANA DEL DERECHO LA CULTURAL Y LA PAZ, red and white enamelled cross with an eagle and snake in the top two quadrants, the bottom two with Mexican symbols, all on a blue background with green laurels along the edge of the top half, the reverse is plain, measures 93.2 mm (w) x 103.8 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), totalling 380 mm from the hook on the ribbon to the base of badge (one side), light wear, gilt intact, a rare decoration in extremely fine condition. 

The "Mexican Order of Law, Culture and Peace" is an academic distinction awarded by the Mexican Academy of International Law (AMDI). This order seeks to recognize people notable for their contribution to international law, culture and peace. The AMDI is an institution that promotes the study and dissemination of international law in Mexico.

Footnote: Born in 1898 in Mexico, Luis Padilla Nervo developed an early passion for politics while studying law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His career on the global stage began in 1945, when he signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of Mexico at the San Francisco Conference. Padilla Nervo made history as Mexico’s first Ambassador to the United Nations and served as a member of the United Nations Security Council. In 1951, he reached another milestone by becoming President of the General Assembly during its sixth session. After his time at the UN, Padilla Nervo held several key positions in Mexico’s government, serving in the Ministries of Education, Interior, and Labor. His distinguished career continued with his election to the International Court of Justice, where he served as a judge from 1964 to 1973—becoming only the second Mexican to hold that position. In recognition of his lifetime of achievements, he was honored with the prestigious Grand Crosses from over 30 nations celebrating his enduring contributions to diplomacy, law, and public service.