By command of Major-General Scott,
H. L. Scott,
Acting Adjutant-General.
February 22 and 23, 1847.
Major General Zachary Taylor, etc. ℞. Buena Vista Feb 22. &. 23. 1847.
MAJOR-GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.
[Victory of Buena Vista.]
MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR. RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS: MAY 9. 1848. Undraped bust of General Taylor, facing the right; underneath, branches of oak and laurel, S. ELLIS. DEL. (delineavit.) C. C. WRIGHT. F. (fecit).
BUENA VISTA FEB. 22. & 23. 1847. Within a circle formed by two serpents, one of which is a rattlesnake, the American army, commanded by General Taylor, is repulsing the attack of the Mexicans. Beneath are branches of cactus and oak. F. A. SMITH DEL. (delineavit..) C. C. WRIGHT SCULP. (sculpsit).