March 1-2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2018
The 3rd Regiment of Dragoons were a United States Army Dragoon Regiment raised for one year of service in the Mexican American War, by Congress on February 11, 1847. It was led by Colonel Edward G. W. Butler, who was appointed from Louisiana. Pre-Civil War, these are the type of epaulettes worn by American Dragoons during the Mexican American War. In excellent all original condition, constructed of gold bullion ribbon with applied brass clam shell decoration on top of each, both have an eagle button. Pillows have gilt "3" embroidered on the orange centers with silver borders. In addition, there are two loose silver embroidered lieutenants bars. Inner liner is of red leather and felt with brass attachment panels. Excellent condition in original case. Complete with all original tin case painted black with red velour lining, red velour stand or divider is present. Paint on case with some fading and paint losses marks. These are very rare as the 3rd Dragoon Regiment was formed during the Mexican American War and only lasted one year. This is the only known pair in private hands. Even the Fort Riley Museum in Kansas does not have a set. The 3rd Regiment of Dragoons was assigned to the expedition to Central Mexico, landing near Vera Cruz with Major General Winfield Scott's army and participating in the Siege of Vera Cruz, Battle of Churubusco and the Battle of Molino del Rey. The Third Dragoons took part in General Joseph Lane's pursuit of General Santa Anna in January 1848, and Lane's campaign against the guerrilla forces of Joaquín Rea at the Action of Atlixco and of Padre Jarauta in late February 1848. Major William H. Polk and a portion of Lane's forces engaged and defeated the Jarauta guerrillas in the Action of Sequalteplan at Zacualtipan on February 25, 1848. In late May 1848, two companies under Polk's command escorted an American delegation to Querétaro, where the two countries exchanged official ratifications of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, bringing the war to an end. At the end of the war the regiment was disbanded.
Item Dimensions: 9-1/2"x7"x7"