Original Mexican Revolution Era Mexican Constitutionalist Major’s Khaki Field Uniform Jacket & Breeches with Pocket Badge
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Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. The Mexican Revolution was an extended sequence of armed regional conflicts in Mexico from 20 November 1910 to 1 December 1920. It has been called "the defining event of modern Mexican history". It saw the destruction of the Federal Army, its replacement by a revolutionary army, and the transformation of Mexican culture and government. The northern Constitutionalist faction prevailed on the battlefield and drafted the present-day Constitution of Mexico, which aimed to create a strong central government. Revolutionary generals held power from 1920 to 1940. The revolutionary conflict was primarily a civil war, but foreign powers, having important economic and strategic interests in Mexico, figured in the outcome of Mexico's power struggles; the U.S. involvement was particularly high. The conflict led to the deaths of around one million people, mostly non-combatants.
This is a very interesting uniform for a Major in the Constitutionalist or Carrancistas Mexican Army during the Mexican Revolution period. The only piece which somewhat dates the uniform are the shoulder boards indicating the rank of Major, which are backed with bits of newspaper, one of which reads 16 de marzo de 1919 for March 16th, 1919. The boards show heavy wear with some moth damage. According to the 1914-1925 Mexican rank chart, a single star indicates the rank of Major.
The cuffs of the jacket also have insignia which we’ve been unable to identify, however it likely indicates Major due to the shoulder boards. There is a very peculiar badge attached by prongs to the left breast pocket which depicts two repeater rifles with a bandoleer of ammo around them, reading I. V. / 31 / CHIH. We are unsure of what this badge represents, but we can assume that CHIH refers to the State of Chihuahua, a really great research opportunity!
The included breeches are very interesting as there is a tag on the interior for American Trademark, and every button on the uniform is marked with this as well. They are of the Pre-WWI period with the small buckle at the back. As officers of Mexico would often have field gear & uniforms imported from other countries, this pair could be correct for this uniform set.
This is an extremely scarce uniform set dating to the Mexican Revolution. This is the earliest Mexican uniform we have offered, so don’t miss out. The pocket badge certainly warrants further research. Comes ready for display!
Approximate Measurements:-
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 26”
Shoulder to shoulder: 13.5"
Chest width: 17”
Waist: 15"
Hip: 20"
Front length: 30"
Pants:-
Waist: 14.5"
Inseam: 21"
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