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Medal - History of the United States U.S. Forces Occupy Mexico City
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a polished dark field framed by a double-line oval cartouche with decorative corner ornaments, enclosing a multi-line historical text inscription listing key events of 1847. The date '1847' appears in a raised cartouche at the top of the field, and a small Franklin Mint monogram mark is visible in the lower portion of the field below the text. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1847 FEB. 22-23 — Gen. Santa Anna defeated by Gen. Taylor at Buena Vista; MAR. 3 — Congress authorizes postage stamps; MAR. 9 — Gen. Winfield Scott lands at Vera Cruz for advance on Mexican capital; JULY 24 — Brigham Young and the Mormons reach Utah; SEP. 14 — Gen. Scott takes Mexico City. |
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