The Texas Rangers with Frank Hamer texas-oil-and-gas-collection and in keeping with the

and in keeping with the rising prominence of Texas

This selection is an exact restrike of the exceedingly rare Partnership Certificate and is paired with a vintage photograph of the Texas Capitol–still the largest in the United States and taller than the Federal Capitol

as downtown Dallas and surrounding areas increased in popularity

and were sent to join Colonel James Fannin's men

Several unique early Texas towns are included such as Swartwout

The Texas Rangers with Frank Hamer texas-oil-and-gas-collection and in keeping with theThe Texas Rangers were founded in 1823 fourteen years before Texas' independence from Mexico was even declared. Their skill soon won them recognition as the most efficient and least expensive way to protect the Texas frontier, thin out desperados, bring in cattle rustlers and bootleggers and restore order in boom towns. Their traditions, toughness, and esprit de corps quickly won the Rangers worldwide fame and continuing respect. Frank Hamer, the man