Images(3)

Medal, Political

Object number2017.64.1

Date1915

MediumBronze(?); Metal

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionCircular campaign medal. Raised border on each side. Cut hole at bottom slightly off-center. One side has inset circular border with text around the perimeter and text at center conveying political campaign message; shield symbol at bottom center is only partially visible to the left of the hole. Other side features swastika symbol with additional symbols of luck inside each arm, clockwise from top left: horseshoe, four-leaf clover, wishbone, and a set of Egyptian hieroglyphs; raised text around the perimeter and at bottom center. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.25 x 0.063 in. (3.2 x 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsOne side has raised text at center "JOHN / P. / MOORE / OF / KNOXVILLE" and around the perimeter "FOR CONTROLLER OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY".

Other side has raised text around the perimeter "VOTE FOR JOHN P. MOORE OF KNOXVILLE / PRIMARIES SEPT. 21, 1915" and below central images "GOOD LUCK".

Related person John P. Moore

Collector Carl Krasik

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