Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.135
Date1887
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionSilver political token. Image of man in center on front, surrounded by raised text. Revese side depicts a variation of Great Seal of the U.S. in the center, surrounded by text.DimensionsDiameter: 1.375 in. (3.5 cm)
InscriptionsImage of man in center. To the left of the image reads: "GEN. JAMES". To the right reads: "A. BEAVER". On reverse side: variation of Great Seal of the U.S. in the center. Above seal is a banner that reads: "PROTECTION TO". In the Great Seal, the eagle is holding a banner; the left side of the banner reads: "AMERICAN" and the right side reads: "INDUSTRY". Below the Great Seal reads: "INAUGURATED". In a banner below this reads: "GOVERNOR OF PENNA. JAN. 18-1887".
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