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U.S. Mexican Border Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Mexican Border Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing American soldiers who served along the United States–Mexico border during the Mexican Revolution.
Historical Background
During the early twentieth century, Mexico experienced widespread political unrest and armed conflict following the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
Instability along the international border led the United States to increase its military presence in the region.
In March 1916, Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa launched a raid against Columbus, New Mexico, killing American soldiers and civilians.
In response, President Woodrow Wilson ordered General John J. Pershing to lead a military expedition into northern Mexico to pursue Villa and his forces.
At the same time, thousands of National Guard soldiers were mobilized and deployed along the Mexican border to protect American communities and maintain security.
Although many of these soldiers did not participate directly in the Punitive Expedition, their service formed an important part of the American military response.
The Mexican Border Service Medal was established by an Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, to recognize qualifying military service during this period.
Why It Was Awarded
The Mexican Border Service Medal recognized eligible members of the United States Army and National Guard who served along the Mexican border during the period of increased military mobilization.
The medal generally recognized qualifying service between May 9, 1916, and March 24, 1917, for personnel who were not entitled to the Mexican Service Medal for the same period.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Mexican Border Service Medal
Established: July 9, 1918
Qualifying service period: 1916–1917
Historical association: Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa Expedition
Type: Military service ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Green and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US2300241
An interesting addition to a collection of early United States Army decorations, National Guard memorabilia, Mexican Border Campaign history, or American military ribbon bars.
U.S. Mexican Border Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Mexican Border Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing American soldiers who served along the United States–Mexico border during the Mexican Revolution.
Historical Background
During the early twentieth century, Mexico experienced widespread political unrest and armed conflict following the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
Instability along the international border led the United States to increase its military presence in the region.
In March 1916, Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa launched a raid against Columbus, New Mexico, killing American soldiers and civilians.
In response, President Woodrow Wilson ordered General John J. Pershing to lead a military expedition into northern Mexico to pursue Villa and his forces.
At the same time, thousands of National Guard soldiers were mobilized and deployed along the Mexican border to protect American communities and maintain security.
Although many of these soldiers did not participate directly in the Punitive Expedition, their service formed an important part of the American military response.
The Mexican Border Service Medal was established by an Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, to recognize qualifying military service during this period.
Why It Was Awarded
The Mexican Border Service Medal recognized eligible members of the United States Army and National Guard who served along the Mexican border during the period of increased military mobilization.
The medal generally recognized qualifying service between May 9, 1916, and March 24, 1917, for personnel who were not entitled to the Mexican Service Medal for the same period.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Mexican Border Service Medal
Established: July 9, 1918
Qualifying service period: 1916–1917
Historical association: Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa Expedition
Type: Military service ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Green and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US2300241
An interesting addition to a collection of early United States Army decorations, National Guard memorabilia, Mexican Border Campaign history, or American military ribbon bars.
