1.25" showing President Wilson in formal dress including top hat holding an American flag on a pole as he addresses the leader of Mexico with the phase "Salute Or I Shoot.". Text on bottom edge reads "Copyright 1914." Complete with backpaper from "Coshocton Specialty Co." which has a hairline edge tear and narrow short edge flake but not removing any of the text. The button itself has a single 1/8" scratch on far right center which catches reflected light in certain angles but is quite minor as is a single pinpoint indent dot on the extreme rim at 3 o'clock. The remaining of the button is in superb, clean and glossy condition. The history behind this button is as follows: In April 1914, nine American sailors ashore for supplies where arrested in Tampico. They were released with an apology but the U.S. Admiral Henry Mayo demanded the raising of the American flag on Mexico soil and a special 21-gun salute. A few days later, President Wilson ordered a U.S. Naval force to Tampico Bay. Word then came to the White House that a German ship was unloading munitions at Vera Cruz and President Wilson ordered the taking of the city, resulting in 17 U.S. deaths. Argentina, Brazil and Chile offered to mediate to forestall additional hostilities and the offer was accepted. The Arbitration Commission met in May and June, rejecting U.S. claims for indemnity but suggesting that Mexican President Huerta resign. Huerta declined but was expelled in mid-July with Venustiano Carranza assuming leadership. Rare. See the following two lots relating to this event as well as the 1916 Mexican Border War. This button was originally in the Hake Collection, sold at an earlier auction and has now been consigned. Comes with Hake's COA.