Issued by Mexico to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Chapultepec (1847–1947), this high-value 5 Pesos stamp honors Colonel Santiago Felipe Xicoténcatl and the heroic San Blas Battalion.
The design features the historic battalion flag with the Mexican eagle emblem, rendered in rich red-brown and deep blue engraving.
A bold patriotic composition and large denomination make it a standout piece in mid-20th-century Mexican commemoratives.
Printed with strong line detail and classic typography, highly attractive for thematic military or independence collections.
Desirable as a key commemorative issue and premium face-value stamp of the period.