Mexican Army Collection

Siege of the Alamo, 1836
Fall of the Alamo to Santa Annas Mexican forces in Texas, 1836. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PLAT2A-00014
Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Belt and Cartridge box plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment
3031140 Belt and Cartridge box plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War)

Mexican saddle captured by Capt. William Austin 3rd US Artillery
3031847 Mexican saddle captured by Capt. William Austin 3rd US Artillery; Henry Whitfield State Museum, Guilford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican-American War, Mexican saddle captured by Capt)

United States - Mexican War, Mexican made brass inlaid wooden stirrups
3031620 United States - Mexican War, Mexican made brass inlaid wooden stirrups; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican made brass inlaid wooden stirrups used by Captain B.G.Kennedy from New Orleans)

Mexican guerrilla or lancer's glazed covered hat
3031250 Mexican guerrilla or lancer's glazed covered hat; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican-American War)

Mexican- American War, Lock plate detail of a Mexican Infantry Musket
3031267 Mexican- American War, Lock plate detail of a Mexican Infantry Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican- American War)

Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion
3031392 Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican Army)

Mexican guerrilla or lancer's glazed covered hat
3031205 Mexican guerrilla or lancer's glazed covered hat; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican-American War)

Mexican officer's button
3031195 Mexican officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Mexican officer's gilt button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Mexican- American War, Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer
3031152 Mexican- American War, Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer at the Battle of)

Mexican-American War, Mexican saddle captured by Capt. William Austin 3rd US Artillery
3031220 Mexican-American War, Mexican saddle captured by Capt. William Austin 3rd US Artillery ; Henry Whitfield State Museum, Guilford, CT, USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Mexican-American War, Mexican Cavalry Carbine About 1846
3031272 Mexican-American War, Mexican Cavalry Carbine About 1846; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mexican Cavalry Carbine About 1846 -Commercial English Imported Type)

United States - Mexican War, Mexican 5th Cavalry Regiment belt plate
3031141 United States - Mexican War, Mexican 5th Cavalry Regiment belt plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican 5th Cavalry Regiment belt plate found near Cerro Gordo battlefield)

United States - Mexican War, Mexican Sappers & Miners sleeve insignia
3031890 United States - Mexican War, Mexican Sappers & Miners sleeve insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican Sappers & Miners sleeve insignia taken from a body on the Buena Vista)

Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion
3031422 Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican Army)

Belt Plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment
3031400 Belt Plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Belt Plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment); © Don Troiani

Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette
3031420 Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette; US Army Center of Military History, Virginia, USA; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette captured by a U.S)

Mexican Officer's brass button
3031387 Mexican Officer's brass button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Mexican Officer's brass button with eagle and snake device); © Don Troiani

Battle of Buena Vista, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph)
5055706 Battle of Buena Vista, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph) by Nebel, Carl (1805-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

Molino del Rey - attack upon the Molino, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub
5055707 Molino del Rey - attack upon the Molino, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph) by Nebel

Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1851. Creator: Carl Nebel (1805 - 1855)
Battle of Buena Vista, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph). US-Mexican War 1846 - 1848; Battle of Buena Vista; Battle of Angostura; 23rd February

Molino del Rey - attack upon the Molino, pub. 1851. Creator: Carl Nebel (1805 - 1855)
Molino del Rey - attack upon the Molino, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph)

Mexico, Mexico City, Zocalo, Main Square, Lowering Of The Mexican Flag, National Palace, Palacio Nacional, Cathedral, Mexican Army, Centro Historico

The Battle of Buena Vista, also known as the Battle of Angostura, saw the United States (U.S.) Army use artillery to repulse the much larger Mexican army in the Mexican-American War, US, USA

The Battle of Buena Vista, also known as the Battle of Angostura, saw the United States (U.S.) Army use artillery to repulse the much larger Mexican army in the Mexican-American War, US, USA

EVNT2A-00017
American assault on the fortress of Chapultepec, US-Mexican War, 1847. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

EVNT2A-00157
Mexican troops on the march during the US-Mexican War, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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The Mexican Army has a rich history filled with significant battles and events that shaped the nation. One such event is the Siege of the Alamo in 1836, where brave soldiers fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. The image (PLAT2A-00014) captures the intensity of this historic battle. Moving forward to Mexico City, we find ourselves at Zocalo, the Main Square, witnessing a poignant moment - the lowering of the Mexican flag at the National Palace. This symbolic act represents both pride and resilience. Another crucial battle etched in history is depicted in a colorful lithograph from 1851 - The Battle of Buena Vista. Illustrated by Carl Nebel (1805-1855), it showcases fierce combat between Mexican and American forces during The War Between the United States and Mexico. Continuing our exploration through time, we come across another lithograph by Carl Nebel - Molino del Rey: an attack upon this strategic location during The War Between United States and Mexico. These vivid illustrations provide us with glimpses into past conflicts that shaped nations. Returning to The Battle of Buena Vista or Angostura as it's also known; it witnessed not only military prowess but also showcased determination on both sides. This pivotal clash played a crucial role in shaping relations between these two neighboring countries. These images (U) (EVNT2A-00017) (EVNT2A-00157) offer us windows into moments that defined Mexican military history. From heroic stands like at Alamo to battles fought on home soil like Molino del Rey or foreign lands like Buena Vista – they all demonstrate bravery and sacrifice displayed by members of the esteemed Mexican Army throughout its storied past.