Medal, Commemorative
Object number2015.22.59
Date1912
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCommemorative medal shaped like a Pennsylvania keystone. In the center is a raised image of a log cabin, with raised text above and below image. Maker's mark engraved on back.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.5 × 1.313 × 0.063 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.2 cm)Inscriptions"ROYAL WAR / GOVERNORS / 50TH ANNIVERSARY". "Royal" is presumably a typo for "Loyal". Under this is an image of a log cabin. To the top left of the image says "Sept." and to the top right reads "24-27." To the bottom left of the image says "1862" and to the bottom right reads "1912". At the bottom reads "ALTOONA, PA."
MarksFound on back, center top section: SCHWAABS & S. / CO. / MILWAUKEE
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