Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.91
Date1884
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionGold-toned metal token. On front are two profile images of James Blaine and John Logan, both facing proper right. There is a decorative dotted edge around the token. On the back, in the center is a U.S. flag-style shield. Embossed text circles around the center in two lines.DimensionsDiameter: 0.938 in. (2.4 cm)
InscriptionsOn front are two profile images of the men, both facing proper right. There is a decorative dotted edge around the token. At the bottom of the front is a maker's mark that reads: "P.L. KRIDER PHILA."

On the back: in the center is a U.S. flag shield with "UNION" printed diagonally across it, running from the top left corner of the shield to the bottom right. Along the outside of the token reads: (starting from the bottom left side) "THE REPUBLICANS HAVE [RULED? hole cuts off first two letters] SINCE 1860 AND WITH". The sentence continues into the inside of the token: (starting near the top left, across top ) "BLAINE & LOGAN". And continues along the bottom, starting in left side: "ARE GOOD FOR ANOTHER TERM".
MarksAt the bottom of the front is a maker's mark that reads: "P.L. KRIDER PHILA.".
Historical NotesPin for James Blaine and John Logan's presidential and vice presidential (respectively) campaign of 1884.
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