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ARTIFACT:
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 1847. On the reverse, there is an eagle with a serpent in its mouth and the words CITY OF MEXICO ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1890s.
SIZE:
2-7/8" height (including ribbon) and 1-1/2" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
14 karat gold and enamel medallion with brass pin and silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with "C" catch .
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
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
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Medal shows light wear and tarnish and has some very small spots where enamel has come away.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
