The Colt Walker was officially designated a pistol as it was the first revolver ever purchased by the Army Ordnance Department. This was a problem in that many men had never seen a revolver, much less used one, resulting in many burst cylinders, the accidental firing of all six chambers.

This flintlock was carried by George Washington Morgan when he was wounded at Churubusco.

This gun was found on the battlefield of Cerro Gordo, Mexico.

Congressional Gold medal presented to Winfield Scott for his service as the Army Commander in Chief during the Mexican War of 1847.

This uniform coat would have been worn by a Lieutenant in the Artillery of the Mexican army.

English made Mexican cavalry flintlock carbine, .58 caliber marked with the Mexican symbol of the eagle devoring a snake.

Mexican flag is full of national symbolism. The green strip represents the Independence Movement. The white stripe represents the purity of the Catholic faith. The red stripe represents the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Independence and the blood of the national heroes. The emblem-shield...

Military saddle used by Mexican mounted troops. This saddle was taken by Col. William S. Harney at the battle of Cerro Gordo.

A serape is a long blanket like shawl, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends, worn especially by Mexican men.

Recruiting poster printed with “Volunteers for Mexico.”