Title:
Texas Cavalry Service Medal
Description:
Bronze octagonal medal. Obverse: Bluebonnet in the center surrounded by a raised circle. Legend around the circle: Awarded by Congress for service in Texas Cavalry. On the reverse: A five-pointed star in the center of a wreath of live oak and olive within a circle. Inscribed: September 25, 1918-December 8, 1918. Yellow, green and white ribbon. Green represents the National Guard service, yellow represents Texas, and white represents loyalty.
Description:
Historical Note: The Texas Cavalry Service Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 91, 68th Congress) on April 16, 1924. This is a federal commemorative medal, and not a medal produced under the authority of the state of Texas. The Texas Cavalry Service Medal commemorates service on the Mexican border during the World War I. It was awarded for military service in one of the two brigades of cavalry organized by the state of Texas under authority of the war department between December 8, 1917, and November 11, 1918 (members of these units were not eligible for the World War I Victory Medal). The design of the Texas Cavalry Service Medal was specified by the Equipment Branch, Quartermaster General Department, U.S. Army. The medal was sculpted by Anthony de Francisci. The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas and represents service within that state. The inscription explains the authority for the award and distinguishes it from one authorized by state or local authority) and for whom it was intended. The star and wreath on the reverse are the state seal.
Identifier:
ATF0097
Item identifier:
ATF0097
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date of creation:
1918
Container information:
Artifact Box 0219
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918
Type:
Image
Type:
Memorabilia
Type:
Medal, Commemorative
Medium:
Metal
Medium:
Cloth
Citation information:
ATF0097, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
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Size or duration:
3 in x 2 in
Language:
English