Alamo archeological dig unearths piece of Mexican sword

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas   Today the archeological team excavating sites at the Alamo announced the discovery of a military-related artifact recovered from the south wall. The artifact is a broken tip of a sword or briquet which is believed to have been owned by a Mexican infantryman. Evidence of torquing indicates that the tip may have broken off while being used to construct the lunette fortification at the south gate of the Alamo. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement regarding the find:

History and weaponry came together at the Alamo in yet another exciting archeological discovery. We are tremendously energized by the wealth of discoveries unearthed during this archeological investigation as the momentum continues to build and the master plan process unfolds."

Commissioner Bush serves as Chairman of the Alamo Endowment Board and Co-Chair of the Alamo Master Plan Executive Committee with San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor. More information on the artifact can be found in the Reimagine the Alamo press release below. To learn more about theAlamo master plan please visit the website ReimagineTheAlamo.org and stay current on the latest developments on Facebook Twitter andYouTube.