Mexican border service

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Mexican border service

Entry/Object ID

1982.1440.001

Description

Medal, commemorative. Bronze, Maltese cross embossed with eagle with spread wings and "UNITED STATES NATIONAL GUARD." Suspended from bar embossed "1ST REGIMENT BAND MD. N.G." Back engraved "PRESENTED TO 1ST SGT. DRUM MAJOR HARRY KIMMEY BY THE CITIZENS OF WESTMINSTER IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICES ON MEXICAN BORDER 1916." 2"h x 1.5"w.

Acquisition

Accession

1982.1440

Source or Donor

Kimmey, Henry B.

Acquisition Method

Gift