Ext Rare St Louis MO Mexican Border Service NCO Medal of Sgt E M Donnel
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This is an Extremely Rare St Louis Missouri Mexican Border Service Non-Commissioned Officer Medal of Sergeant E. M. Donnell.
The Mexican Border Service was active during the Mexican Revolution, not World War I. The Mexican Border Service Medal was awarded to military service members who served on the U.S.-Mexico border between January 1, 1916, and April 6, 191The service was part of the Pancho Villa Expedition, a military operation against Francisco "Pancho" Villa's paramilitary forces.
The bronze medal is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. On the obverse shows in 1916, the U.S. conducted what is known as the Pancho Villa Expedition or the Mexican operation led by General John J. Pershing to capture the Mexican revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa, who had attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico. This medal commemorates the service of those who were part of this expedition or who were involved in related duties along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Mexican Border War period, 1916.
SIZE:Approximately: Medal: 1-1/4" in diameter / Ribbon: 1-1/4" in height x 1-1/4" in width. Total Length: 2-3/4".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bronze Medal, Silk Ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety pin.
MARKINGS:1916 FOR SERVICE ONTHE U.S.-MEXICAN BOUNDARY. ST.LOUIS TO THE FRONT
PRESENTED BY THE CITY TO
SGT. E.M. DONNELL
FOR PATRIOTIC SERVICE
RENDERD AS A SOLDIER
ON THE CALL OF THE
PRESIDENT
FOR
BORDER PROTECTION.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army Related Artifacts & Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMB-35-24 LEGEX09/06/24
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The medal shows minor to moderate wear and tarnish. Overall, it is in excellent condition as 1916.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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