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

BADGE

CATEGORY: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
MEASUREMENTS: 2 3/4"H x 4"L
DATE MADE: 19th century

Description

Mexican military insignia. Copper emblem with cut-out center hole. Design of flaming receptacle (Grenadier's symbol), flags, and battle axes. "REPUBLICA MEXICANA" inscribed on top. Ends decorated with eagle heads facing each other. Small hole at top.

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