Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.82
Date1872
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionSilver metal token depicting Charles Buckalew, with raised text along the top and bottom of image, and throughout reverse side.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.125 × 0.125 in. (2.9 × 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsAlong the top of the token reads: "Charles R. Buckalew". Along the bottom reads: " DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR / GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA." On the reverse, starting in the bottom left side and running along edge of token and stopping on the bottom right side reads: "CHAMPION / OF / MINORITY / REPRESENTATION". "CHAMPION" is within an image of a banner. Around "OF" are four stars; one on top, one on either side, and one at the bottom.
Historical NotesMetal political token for the gubernatorial election of 1872 for Charles Buckalew.
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