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A RARE MEDAL, PRESENTED TO OFFICERS OF PALMETTO REGIMENT FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR BATTLES OF VERA

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A RARE MEDAL, PRESENTED TO OFFICERS OF PALMETTO REGIMENT FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR BATTLES OF VERA

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A RARE MEDAL, PRESENTED TO OFFICERS OF PALMETTO REGIMENT FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR BATTLES OF VERA CRUZ, CONTRERAS, CHURUBUSCO, CHAPULTEPEC AND CARITAS, CIRCA 1850, silver medal presented to Angelo Merlino, 41.9 grams. Diameter: 1 7/8" Provenance: Collection of Hubert Hudson, former Texas Senator 1957-1963, Brownsville, Texas. Rare Art Estate Sales, Inc, South Padre Island, Texas

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An apparent drilled hole, dents, scratches, wear to relief and a monogram. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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A RARE MEDAL, PRESENTED TO OFFICERS OF PALMETTO REGIMENT FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR BATTLES OF VERA

Name: A RARE MEDAL, PRESENTED TO OFFICERS OF PALMETTO REGIMENT FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR BATTLES OF VERA
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