Vintage 98 New Mexico Leather Bat Medicine Bag – Love Note, Heart Stone & Tokens

In the summer of 1998, two travelers explored the panoramic skies and red earth of New Mexico. Beneath its vast blue horizon, they shared moments worth remembering forever. This is the keepsake from that journey — a soft brown leather medicine bag, stitched with a black bat emblem reminiscent of Carlsbad Caverns, where the evening air comes alive with thousands of bats in flight. Inside, the treasures remain exactly as they were given: A small heart-shaped stone, grounding the memory in love. A silver-tone “compass” token, for finding the way back. A silver-tone leaf/teardrop token, a nod to growth and nature. A handwritten note dated 8.1.98 — words of affection and adventure, speaking of “our marvelous New Mexico exploration” and the promise to meet again amidst the same beauty. The bag measures approx. 3" x 2" (not including the cord), with the gentle wear of something carried and cherished. This is more than a souvenir — it’s a time capsule of a love story under the Southwestern sun. Whether you collect New Mexico memorabilia, Carlsbad Caverns souvenirs, or simply appreciate unique vintage love tokens, this piece carries a story worth keeping. Keywords: New Mexico souvenir, leather pouch, bat emblem, Carlsbad Caverns, medicine bag, vintage love note, heart stone, 1990s keepsake, travel talisman, Southwestern collectible