The Museum and Battleground are closed today due to power loss and need for storm cleanup.  

Part of an old map of the San Jacinto area from the Texas Revolution

BADGE

  • CATEGORY: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
  • MEASUREMENTS: 5 1/8"H x 7 1/8"L x 1 5/8"W
  • DATE MADE: 19th century

Description

Mexican military insignia. Heavy brass design of Mexican eagle atop cactus plant. Streamer beneath talons reads: "LIBERTAD MEXICANA". Hole for attachment through eagle's beack. Smaller hole on bottom. Reverse side has two welding marks.

  • CREDIT LINE: Hill, Mr. and Mrs. George A., Jr.