Texas Star Pendant-Cinco Peso Coin

The star on this pendant is hand cut from a genuine Mexican Cinco Peso Coin made from 90% silver. In the 1800's, Texas Rangers weren't issued badges, so many had a silversmith cut one from a Mexican silver coin, the common currency of the frontier. In 1962, the Rangers made the cinco peso badge their official badge, and Texas Rangers still wear it today. It's the most authentic star we carry. Personalize it with lettering around the star for $10 per letter. Each letter is handstamped by Master Craftsman Adolfo Ambriz and set so deep it will last for generations. Eagle or Chief: Every cinco peso has two sides. The front shows Mexico's eagle with "Estados Unidos Mexicanos," and the back shows the Aztec chief Cuauhtémoc with "Cinco Pesos" and the date. Many people love the look of the original coin, so we can leave its design showing instead of polishing it smooth. Just choose which side you'd like facing out. We can still add rope trim, but original coin pieces can't be stamped with letters. Chain not included.