Named U.S. 7th Infantry Regiment Mexican War Veteran’s Shield

The shield lacks the ribbon and top suspension bar. The reverse is named and bears the engraved unit designation of “7th Inf.”. The shield shows uncleaned patina and the reverse has scratches. The 7th U.S. Infantry Regiment fought in the Mexican War at Monterey; Vera Cruz; Cerro Gordo; Contreras; Churubusco; Molino del Rey; and Chapultepec.