 1847 Siege of Puebla Medal. Silver. About as made. Engraved and chased. Oval 49.7 x 53.7 mm. 497.7 gns. Integral loop. The front shows a somewhat fanciful view of the mission structure at Puebla. The back is engraved in a nice hand The Siege of Puebla Mexico commenced on the 13th Sept. ended on the 12th Octob. Capt. E.L. Dana. 1847. Mr. Ford believed this medal to be unique. The siege began when Dana and his 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers were trapped inside Puebla by Santa Ana with 4,000 troops. Dana's men held off the opposing force for 30 days until the Mexican army broke his water supply. Dana (1817-89) joined the Union army in 1862, was colonel of the 143rd Pennsylvania Regiment and retired a brevet brigadier in 1865.
Ex Stephen K. Nagy Estate via Lester Merkin; Charles McSorley on March 6, 1961.
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