Scarce Mexican Border War Service Medal for Nebraska National Guard

ARTIFACT:

This is a Mexican Border War Service Medal for Nebraskan National Guard. The medal pinback reads: "FROM THE STATE OF NEBRASKA" and the center of the suspended planchet shows an eagle, wings spread clutching a shield that reads: "MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE" with a garland of oak leaves beneath. The outer edge of the medal reads: "NEBRASKA NATIONAL GUARD" in embossed lettering with a small raised five-point star at the bottom center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1920's

SIZE:

Approximately Pinback: 1-5/8" x 5/8" Planchet: 3" in diameter

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Cooper

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with 'C' type catch

MARKINGS:

"RYAN JLY. CO. OMAHA NEBR"

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a USCG collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVBEX TRAX16 LAGEX04/20/26

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The medal shows minor to moderate wear, and oxidation on front, overall handsome patina, and it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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