A New York State Service Badge For Mexican Border Service 1916-1917 Archive Do Hereby Certify that Charles

Do Hereby Certify that Charles Gentleman

in paper bag of manufacturer in Milan

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A New York State Service Badge For Mexican Border Service 1916-1917 Archive Do Hereby Certify that CharlesBronze gilt, impressed "1910" on the edge, obverse illustrating Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec God of War, branches of cactus on either side, a volcano to the right, an eagle with six spears behind it below, reverse illustrating the New York State coat of arms, inscribed "MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE" above, "1916" to the left, "1917" to the right and "PRESENTED BY STATE OF NEW YORK" below, 33. 5 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, light contact and gilt