Mexican Revolution Captured Mexican Army Sword from the 1914 Battle of Ojinaga

The sword has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 29-1/2 inches, with a blade length of approximately 23-1/2 inches. The upper brass scabbard mount is engraved “Ojinaga, Mexico. Jan. 1914”. The brass frog stud on the upper mount has the letters of “RM” in relief, for “Republica de Mexico”. The blade is generally bright, showing some spots, scratches, and mossy areas, buy making an overall very good appearance. The solid brass guard, grip and pommel all show a dark and uncleaned patina, as do the upper and lower scabbard fittings. The leather scabbard is somewhat dry, showing scuffs and flaking, but the scabbard remains complete and intact. Overall the sword is in very good condition. The Battle of Ojinaga, also known as the Taking of Ojinaga, was one of the battles of the Mexican Revolution and it was fought on January 11, 1914, ending with a victory by rebel leader Pancho Villa. The conflict put an end to the last stronghold of the Federal Army in Northern Mexico. Only 35 of the soldiers in Villa’s revolutionary army lost their lives, and the captured materiel was enormous, including 14 cannon, 100,000 rounds of ammunition, and 2,000 Mauser rifles as well as, apparently, this Mexican Army sword.