Major General Ignacio Comonfort. Gilt bronze with enamel. Measures 12 x 6 cm. Base plate with eight diamond-cut points. Above it is a Maltese Cross with red enamel, finished in scrolls, and gold-trimmed. In the center, a button with an olive leaf wreath on its exterior, the epigraph enameled in dark blue with gold lettering bearing the inscription: Division General Ignacio Comonfort. In the center, tricolor enamel, a Mexican eagle with wings down, turning to the left, and a serpent. The plain back has an enameled button in the center, the epigraph in white with gold lettering; “CORP OF DEFENDERS OF THE REPUBLIC, ” and in blue enamel in gold letters the inscription: “DISTINGUISHED SERVICES SINCE 1836, ” with a tricolor center and a Mexican eagle facing left with a serpent. The upper point of the base plate is elongated and bent to serve as a rein for a wreath of olive and laurel leaves in red and green enamel on both sides. The wreath has a tubular rein.
Major General Ignacio Comonfort. Gilt bronze with enamel. Base plate with eight diamond-cut points. Above it is a Maltese Cross with red enamel, finished in scrolls, and gold-trimmed. In the center, a button with an olive leaf wreath on its exterior, the epigraph enameled in dark blue with gold lettering bearing the inscription: Division General Ignacio Comonfort. In the center, tricolor enamel, a Mexican eagle with wings down, turning to the left, and a serpent. The plain back has an enameled button in the center, the epigraph in white with gold lettering; “CORP OF DEFENDERS OF THE REPUBLIC, ” and in blue enamel in gold letters the inscription: “DISTINGUISHED SERVICES SINCE 1836, ” with a tricolor center and a Mexican eagle facing left with a serpent.
Major General Ignacio Comonfort. Gilt bronze with enamel. Base plate with eight diamond-cut points. Above it is a Maltese Cross with red enamel, finished in scrolls, and gold-trimmed. In the center, a button with an olive leaf wreath on its exterior, the epigraph enameled in dark blue with gold lettering bearing the inscription: Division General Ignacio Comonfort. In the center, tricolor enamel, a Mexican eagle with wings down, turning to the left, and a serpent. The plain back has an enameled button in the center, the epigraph in white with gold lettering; “CORP OF DEFENDERS OF THE REPUBLIC, ” and in blue enamel in gold letters the inscription: “DISTINGUISHED SERVICES SINCE 1836, ” with a tricolor center and a Mexican eagle facing left with a serpent.
Major General Ignacio Comonfort. Gilt bronze with enamel. Base plate with eight diamond-cut points. Above it is a Maltese Cross with white and red enamel, finished in scrolls, and gold-trimmed.
This BB&B 1920’s US Navy Mexico Campaign Medal would make a great place holder until a collector can get a numbered one. This is half the price of a numbered one and has that been there look as it was made in the 1920’s. The rim does NOT have a number on it. The brooch has been replaced at some point as it isn’t the correct style. The planchet is in good shape considering its age but look at the pics and see for yourself. The ribbon is fraying as pictured on the top left of the bar but will hold for probably another 100+ years if cared for. The medal will be placed in a box with plenty of padding to protect it. Then that box will be placed in a bubble wrapped mailer. Please ask any and all questions. Be sure to check out my other listings for more great military items.
This is a rare and valuable collectible for history enthusiasts. The USS New Mexico (BB-40) 1938 20th Anniversary Cruise Book “The Binnacle” is an original period item that provides a glimpse into the past. It is a must-have for anyone interested in militaria and the history of Mexico. The book is in its original form and has not been reproduced. It is a unique piece of history that will make a great addition to any collection.
From an estate, these were locked away in a cedar chest for many decades. One photo is marked 1923, so the time frame is 1922-23. Also included are another 25 snapshots taken on land of places and people which I presume were encounters along the way. I’m also including the stack of negatives that was stored with these photos, as they appear to match. Most of these photos are snapshot size at about 3 1/2″ by 2 1/2″.
BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE CO. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
STUDLEY & STRUCK BY DAVISON OF PHILADELPHIA. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914.