"Zapadores Bomb”
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"Zapadores Bomb”
| Title: | "Zapadores Bomb” |
| Author: | Hinojosa, Manuel |
| Abstract: | Exploding bomb with tree shaped flame and having an open-cut, European-style “Z” on the face of bomb; two fastening prongs with holes on reverse side: this object identifying a grenadier company of sappers, was probably worn on a cartridge box or shako. |
| Description: | Company’s emblem. “Compania de Granaderos Baón de Zapadores.""Zapadores Bomb.”Ca. 1830’s-1840’s.Plate # Dug at the ruins of Presidio Anhuelo, Coahuila, Mexico. Collection: Port Isabel Historical Museum. Port Isabel,Texas.Cast brass; whole. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2152.6/170 |
| Date: | 2010-12-22 |
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