Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.133
Date1886
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionSilver metal political token. In middle is image of man facing proper right, surrounded by raised text. Reverse side depicts an image of two crutches crossed within a circle, surrounded by text.DimensionsDiameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
InscriptionsFront: To the left of image reads: "GEN. JAMES". To the right of image reads: "A. BEAVER." Under image reads "1882".

Back: Above the crossed crutches reads: "AUG. 25". To the left of the crutches reads: "18" and to the right of the crutches reads: "64". Below the image of the crutches is a three leaf clover; the top leaf says "2", the left leave reads: "A", and the right leave reads: "C". Below this reads: "THE / ONLY MEDAL HE WEARS, / WON AT REAMS STATION".
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