A Congressional Texas Cavalry Brigade Medal 1918 In Box United Republic of 77 mm x 195 mm

77 mm x 195 mm

Hindenburg Honor Cross with Swords 1914-18

maker marked “Carl Poellath

In its wood-framed case of issue

3rd Class Commander - Silver and enamels

A Congressional Texas Cavalry Brigade Medal 1918 In Box United Republic of 77 mm x 195 mmUnited States; Bronze gilt, 31 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, mint. In its cardboard box of issue, violet felt medal bed, tape repair evident on the exterior, box very fine. Footnote: This medal honors two Texas National Guard Cavalry Brigades that were authorized by the War Department. The units started training in September 1918 but were never called into Federal service because the First World War had come to an end. Since they were not