1848 Citizens of New York Mexican-American War Medal to Brevet Colonel James Duncan. By Charles Cushing Wright and Salathiel Ellis. White Metal. Mint State.54.3 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Undraped bust right surrounded by battle honors. A vertical die crack nearly bisects this side. <strong>Rev:</strong> Presentation inscription in circle of six battle honors. This medal, which is quite rare, was not struck by the United States Mint.<p>Duncan graduated West Point in 1831. He was breveted major for gallantry at Palo Alto on May 8, 1846, lieutenant colonel for gallantry at Resaca de la Palma the next day, and colonel for gallantry at Monterey on September 23, 1846. He died on July 3, 1849, from the cumulative effects of gallantry.Ex our (Stacks) Minot Collection sale, May 2008, lot 557; John Kraljevich, March 15, 2012.
