Silver inlayed 19thC Mexican Spur with Stars/Stripes?

Jim McDougall · 28th October 2010, 01:00 AM

Thank you very much for the kind words Gene, I have always been fascinated by the history of Spain, and in particular the colonial history in the Americas.
Gonzalo, it is great to see you here! its been a while and good to see you posting.

I realize that some of these discussions can get a bit sensitive when dealing with a lot of this history, as there is of course a long history of conflicts and unfortunately much of this leads to some understandably empassioned response. I appreciate you guys keeping things on track and avoiding the kinds of interaction that can easily result. It is often hard to focus on the history without being distracted by perspectives politically or nationally charged.

Gonzalo, I have often told you how much I have always admired Mexico as well as its colorful history, and I hope my descriptions have illustrated that. Chris, I also have enjoyed talks with you and talked about my deep interest in the Californio heritage as well as your proud and intriguing lineage. As I have mentioned, I grew up in Southern California, and it was difficult not to be entirely aware of the magnificent presence of the Spanish and Mexican American heritage, tradition and culture. I could not resist my interest in Spanish colonial and the Mexican weapons that followed, finding complete interest in the history in entirety, from the time of the conquistadors into the history of the southwest and the cowboy traditions.

Again, its good to see you again, and thank you for as always, the great information from Mexico!!!

Thanks very much guys!

All the best,
Jim

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28th October 2010, 01:00 AM	#11
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,200	Thank you very much for the kind words Gene, I have always been fascinated by the history of Spain, and in particular the colonial history in the Americas. Gonzalo, it is great to see you here! its been a while and good to see you posting. I realize that some of these discussions can get a bit sensitive when dealing with a lot of this history, as there is of course a long history of conflicts and unfortunately much of this leads to some understandably empassioned response. I appreciate you guys keeping things on track and avoiding the kinds of interaction that can easily result. It is often hard to focus on the history without being distracted by perspectives politically or nationally charged. Gonzalo, I have often told you how much I have always admired Mexico as well as its colorful history, and I hope my descriptions have illustrated that. Chris, I also have enjoyed talks with you and talked about my deep interest in the Californio heritage as well as your proud and intriguing lineage. As I have mentioned, I grew up in Southern California, and it was difficult not to be entirely aware of the magnificent presence of the Spanish and Mexican American heritage, tradition and culture. I could not resist my interest in Spanish colonial and the Mexican weapons that followed, finding complete interest in the history in entirety, from the time of the conquistadors into the history of the southwest and the cowboy traditions. Again, its good to see you again, and thank you for as always, the great information from Mexico!!! Thanks very much guys! All the best, Jim