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

BADGE

CATEGORY: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
MEASUREMENTS: 5 1/8"H x 4 1/4"L
DATE MADE: 19th century

Description

Mexican military insignia. Large cut-out insignia (perhaps a shako plate) in the design of a Mexican national emblem (eagle with serpent in clutches atop cactus). Sunburst with liberty cap above, along with a streamer which reads "REPUBLICA MEXICANA".

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