14 Karat Gold AZTEC Club Member Medal for Mexican War Veterans

This is a 14 karat gold AZTEC Club medal. The AZTEC Club was founded in 1847 by the United States Army's veterans of the Mexican-American War and is a hereditary organization. The medallion hangs from a blue, green and white striped ribbon, and shows an eagle bearing a crest. The front of the medal reads AZTEC CLUB U.S. ARMY 184On the reverse, there is an eagle with a serpent in its mouth and the words CITY OF MEXICO ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

Circa 1890s.

2-7/8" height (including ribbon) and 1-1/2" width.

14 karat gold and enamel medallion with brass pin and silk ribbon.

Horizontal pin with "C" catch .

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX09 LDEJX4/10 SDEJX2/11

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Medal shows light wear and tarnish and has some very small spots where enamel has come away.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.