Medal, Political
Object number2015.22.130
Date1882
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCopper-toned circular political token. Depiction of James A. Beaver in the center, and raised text surrounding image on the front. On reverse side there is a depiction of two crossed crutches, text, and a three-leaf clover within a circle, and text below.DimensionsDiameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)InscriptionsIn middle is image of man facing proper right. To the left of image reads: "GEN. JAMES". To the right of image reads: "A. BEAVER." Under image reads "1882". On reverse side, near the top, is a image with a circle and two crutches crossed. 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".
Related person
James A. Beaver
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
