Perhaps an ad for the Guardia, this image shows us two Mexican Rurales in the State of Mexico, at some point during 1896. Their mount has obvious Iberian influence and their outfits are fantastic.
Why We Like It
While the image is cool, the information bar across the bottom is almost the most interesting part. Often we have to trust that whoever uploaded the image is accurate in their location and date information. However, this image gives us everything we need to know right on it. Really we like it because their outfits are truly spectacular.
Image courtesy of DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University.