Vintage 1988 Hand-Painted Military Diorama – U.S. 2nd Dragoons & 3rd Infantry, Mexican-American War Era 1846

Detailed vintage military miniature diorama depicting a mounted trooper of the U.S. 2nd Regiment of Dragoons alongside a U.S. 3rd Infantry private from the Mexican-American War era (1846–1848).

The mounted dragoon wears a dark blue military jacket with yellow trim, light blue trousers, and a blue military cap with a yellow band. He carries a cavalry saber and wears white crossbelts, with additional military equipment and bedrolls secured to his saddle. His brown horse features a small "US" marking on its left side.

Accompanying him is a walking infantryman wearing a light blue uniform and military cap, carrying a musket, knapsack, and rolled red blanket.

Both figures feature detailed hand-painted uniforms and equipment and are arranged on a textured dirt landscape with grass accents. The scene is mounted on a finished square wooden display base with green felt underneath.

Underside identification labels:

• Private, 3rd Infantry, USA 1846 – 1988, No. 2022

• Trooper, 2nd Dragoons, USA 1846 – 1988, No. 2023

Measurements: Approximately 3 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide x 4" high.

Condition: Good vintage display condition with minor surface wear and paint imperfections. It is unknown whether the figures were originally mounted together or assembled into this display later. Selling as found. Please review all photographs for condition and details.

An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of the Mexican-American War, early U.S. Army history, 19th-century military uniforms, cavalry and infantry figures, historical miniatures, and hand-painted military dioramas.

An attractive display piece for a military history collection, office, bookshelf, or a thoughtful gift for a historical miniature collector.

You will receive the exact item pictured. Please examine all photographs as they are part of the description.