Foul anchor and star cap insignia of the Republic of Texas Marine Corps.  The Texas Marine Corps served under the direction of the Navy Department of the Republic, and the duties of the corps were specifically ordained in fifteen articles passed by the Texas Congress on December 13, 1836. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qjr02
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