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Pancho Villa Raid on NM Town Commemorative Watch Fob [183786]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Pancho Villa Raid on NM Town Commemorative Watch Fob [183786]
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Souvenir watch fob belonging to the Columbus, New Mexico postmaster L.L. Burkhead, who had it made to commemorate the raid on the town by Pancho Villa on March 9, 1911. The fob, which measures 1"x 1" is in the shape of the state of New Mexico and is stamped with the date of the raid. On the reverse are the gruesome statistics of fatalities as a result of the raid, which included nine citizens and seven soldiers. According to research, Villa had 67 killed and several others captured. The leather strap measures 4" and is in decent condition. Please see photos for more details. [ Columbus New Mexico pancho