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Token

Object number2021.192.27

Date1862-1864

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Robert and Cathy Trombetta

DescriptionBrown metal patriotic token or coin. Circular, flat token has solid and notched border around perimeter on both sides. Front has raised military text at center flanked by plant branches with star at top center and anchor and cross swords at bottom center. Reverse has raised text communicating patriotic message and stars along bottom edge. Sides are smooth. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 0.75 x 0.063 in. (1.9 x 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsFront of coin has raised text at center "ARMY / AND / NAVY".

Reverse of coin has raised text "THE FEDERAL UNION / IT MUST / AND / SHALL / BE / PRESERVED".
Historical NotesArmy and Navy Civil War token. Part of a collection related to Western Pennsylvania history.

Related institution United States Army

Related institution United States Navy

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