| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25146.024 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | C 1918. |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
United States Mexican Border Service Medal (1916-17) (2 examples)
Description
United States Mexican Border Service Medals (1916-17). Obverse: A sheathed Roman sword hanging on a tablet which is inscribed 'FOR SERVICE ON THE MEXICAN BORDER'. The tablet is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Reverse: The Coat of Arms of the United States above a scroll and surrounded by a wreath ending at the centre with cross rifles in dexter, crossed sabres in sinister, and crossed cannons in base. It has a loose ring suspender and the ribbon is emerald greenwith a golden yellow 13 mm central stripe. One medal is impressed on the lower edge '2101' and the other is not impressed. They vary in metal finish colour.
History / Summary
The Mexican Border Service Medal was awarded for service on the Mexican border between May 9, 1916 and March 24, 1917 or with the Mexican Border Patrol between January 1, 1916 and April 6, 1917. It was authorized for persons not eligible for the Mexican Service Medal.