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Gary Zaboly Mexican Army "Cazadores" at the

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:490.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Gary Zaboly Mexican Army Cazadores at the
<B>Gary Zaboly: </B></I><B><I>Mexican Army "Cazadores" at the Alamo, 1836</B></I></B></I><BR> Ink and watercolor on paper.<BR>Mexican light infantry or "cazadores" were largely armed with British-made Baker rifles and sword bayonets, along with accoutrements of British pattern (and sometimes make) during the Texas Revolution period. There was one elite flank company of cazadores in each Mexican infantry regiment, but there were also entire regiments composed of such light troops. The figure on the left represents a typical cazadore in the fatigue uniform often worn on the march, which consisted of a white jacket with red cuffs and collar, and matching trousers. Next to him is a Corporal in the rifle company of the Battalion of Cazadores, dressed in their distinctive uniform of medium blue coat with red trim. In contrast to him is the rifle-armed private from the Toluca Battalion, wearing the dark blue uniform with red facings and epaulettes established for Mexican infantry regiments in 1832. The private to the far right is a rifleman from the Aldama Battalion of regular infantry, wearing the simplified single-breasted infantry uniform that was adopted in 1833 to replace that of the previous year; both patterns were in wear during the 1835-36 campaign in Texas. In the background can be seen the besieged Alamo on the outskirts of San Antonio, as viewed from across the San Antonio River. This well-rendered watercolor painting was done in 1992 by Gary Zaboly, an American artist and author, who has served as an board member of the Alamo Society and is a frequent contributor to its journal and conferences.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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