Protector De La Industria Nacional Guatemala Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Guatemala
• President depicted: Manuel Estrada Cabrera
• Period: Early 20th century
• Theme: Promotion of national industry
• Material: Silvered metal
• Suspension: Ribbon (green and white stripes)
• Diameter: Approx. 37.88 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Portrait of Lic. Manuel Estrada Cabrera, President of Guatemala.
Inscription:
LICDO MANUEL ESTRADA C.
PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
Translation:
Licenciado Manuel Estrada Cabrera, President of the Republic of Guatemala.
Reverse:
Inscription:
PROTECTOR DE LA INDUSTRIA NACIONAL
Translation:
Protector of the National Industry.
At the center appears the national emblem with a scroll reading:
LIBERTAD
15 DE SET DE 1821
Translation:
Liberty – 15 September 1821, referring to the independence of Guatemala.
Condition:
• Good overall condition with age patina
• Minor wear consistent with age
• Ribbon present
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Manuel Estrada Cabrera served as President of Guatemala from 1898 to 1920. During his long administration various medals were issued promoting industry, national progress, and modernization of the country.
This medal reflects the government’s emphasis on economic development and industrial growth in the early 20th century.
Guatemalan presidential medals from this period are collectible items among specialists in Central American history and political memorabilia.
Summary:
Guatemala medal depicting President Manuel Estrada Cabrera, honoring his role as Protector of the National Industry, featuring the national emblem and reference to the independence date of 15 September 1821.