Set Description
These are all for sale, please email with offer to hhornre634@aol.com if you have interest. Award Medals can lead us to discover not only an individual or groups accomplishments, but also can transport us to different times and places. This set will include all award medals as they are located and obtained, without regard to topic, and may include Presentation Medals of all sorts. Those of us who take the time to go beyond the design or beauty of any individual medal, and who investigate the people or circumstances leading to an award will be amply rewarded.
Set Goals
Locate, Obtain and List with Photos, World and U.S. Award Medals of all types. Best viewed using the Gallery or Slide Show features above.
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| Swiss Silver School Prize, Bern, 1787 |
Swiss Cantons Bern 1787
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Silver 20K 1787 SWITZERLND BERN M&H-143 SILVER SCHOOL PRIZE M&H-143 AR (27mm,5g)
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NGC MEDAL MS 65
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Medal, 1787, AR, BERN SILVER SCHOOL PRIZE, M&H-143, NGC MS65 Gem, Cert# 3479012-011. Size: 27mm, Weight 5g. This is a rare silver school prize medal from the 18th Century, Obv. Rampant Bear in center circle, Crown above, legend around, and 1787 date; Rv. Rampant Bear Sitting on Block, Holding Sign with Banner, Dominus Pro Videeit 1766, Very Attractive, Gorgeous centuries old toning, and historical. Ex Heritage 1/20/2014, Lot 29780.
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| Swiss Silver School Prize, Bern Academy, 1806 |
Swiss Cantons Bern 1806
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Silver SILVER (C.1806) SWITZERLND BERN ACADEMY 1806 Bern Academy AR (40mm,26.9g)
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 PL
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Medal, 1806, AR, SWITZERLAND SILVER BERN ACADEMY MEDAL,l No Date (C.1806), NGC MS63 Proof Like, Cert# 3479012-009. Large Silver Medal Honoring the Cantonal Academy in Bern. Diameter is 40 mm. Weight is 26.9 gm. Obv. legend around, Felicibus Ingeniis Aperitur Iter, below, Academia Bernensis, center, Robed Male (Teacher) Pointing, Young Boy (Pupil) watching, Stairway leading to Academy in Shape of Temple, Rays emanating from Edifice; Rv. Rampant Bear inside Bern Shield, Crown above, Laureate below, legend at sides, Respublica left, Bernensis, right. Attractive Original Medal and Design. Impressive. Ex Heritage, 1/20/2014, Lot 29785.
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| Lyon Farming Award, 1821 |
France Paris 1821
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Silver SILVER 1821-DATED FRANCE LYON FARMING CORPORATION PILLART (13.5g 34mm)
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NGC MEDAL MS 62
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Medal, 1821, AR, LYON FARMING CORPORATION / ROZIER, France. NGC MS62, Cert# 2776991-022. Medallist: Lillart, a die-sinker in Lyons, created this "Award" Medal. Weighs 13.5g, Size: 34 mm. Societe D'Agriculture Histoire Naturelle Et Arts Utiles De Lyon. Bust Left, Jean Francois Rozier, 1821 Date, Rv. Farm Field, Implement and Sun Rays. Legend: Instituee En M.DCC.LXI. Rozier, born in 1754, was a French Chemistry and Physics teacher who co-invented the aerial ballon. He and his partner were the first two people to be killed in an air crash when he attempted to balloon across the English Channel in 1785.
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| Swiss Silver Gymnasium School Award, Bern, 1825 |
Swiss Cantons Bern 1825
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Silver SILVER (C.1825) SWITZERLND BERN GYMNASIUM SCHOOL AWARD 1825 Bern Gym Award AR (40mm,29.8g)
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NGC MEDAL MS 64 PL
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Medal, 1825, AR, SWITZERLAND SILVER BERN GYMNASIUM SCHOOL AWARD, 40mm, 29.8g., NGC MS64PL, Cert# 3479012-013. Switzerland, Bern, 'Gymnasium Bernense' School Award Medal in Silver, no date (late 18th Century to as late as 1825), arms of Bern, rev. allegorical figure reaching toward palm-tree, legend around, Turgent In Palmite Gemme, and Gymnasium Bernense at bottom under allegorical scene; Rv. Rampant Bear in Bern Shield, Crown above, Laureate below, legend at sides, Respublica left, Bernensis, right. Attractive and Rare. Ex Heritage, 1/20/2014, Lot 29786; earlier Ex Christies Sale 7704, 14 June, 1993, NY, Lot 171.
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| German Science & Physician Award Medal 1830 |
Germany Hamburg 1830
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Bronze 41mm 1830 GERMANY BRONZE SCIENTISTS & PHYSICIANS Loos, Koenig LOOS DIR KOENIG FECIT.
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NGC MEDAL MS 65 BN PL
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Medal, 1830, AE, SCIENTISTS & PHYSICIANS AWARD MEDAL, Germany, Hamburg. NGC MS65PL, Cert# 3479123-014. Size: 41mm. Medallists: Loos Dir, Koenig Fecit. Prooflike. Obv. Crowned Sitting Female Holding Staff in L. hand, and Personified Cross in R. hand, Legend in Exurgue: cum spiritus unus per cunctas habitet partes. "one spirit Inhabits all its parts" (and animates the orb throughout and shapes and ensouls its body), Lines of poet (Manilius Astronomica 2.60–66). Below, Loos Dir. Koenig F. Rv. Inscription. Scarce.
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| Franklin Humanitarian Award, 1833 |
France Struck in France 1833
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Bronze 42mm 1833-DATED BRONZE FRANKLIN - MONTYON FULD FR.M.SO.3 BARRE FECIT
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 BN
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Medal, 1833, Bz, FRANKLIN and MONTYON HUMANITARIAN AWARD MEDAL, FULD FR.M.SO.3, NGC MS63BN, Cert# 2554805-003. Bronze Benjamin Franklin Medal Struck in France, Designed by Jean-Jacques Barre. Issued by the (French) Montyon and Franklin Society. Size: 42mm. Plain edge medal (original, not a restrike) was issued by the "Societe Montyon et Franklin Pour Les Portraits Des Hommes Utiles," which is, roughly translated, the Montyon and Franklin Society for Portraits of Useful Individuals. The obverse has Conjoined busts of Franklin and Montyon facing left, below which is the signature of the famous French engraver, "Barre." This medal was apparently made to award to those who had benefited humanity in some way. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Abbé Montyon, Genius of Benevolence & Benjamin Franklin Benevolence of Genius. Reverse: Association for Propagation of the history of Benefactors of Humanity. Reverse: Les Souscripteurs Accocies Pour Propager L'Histoire des Bienfaiteurs de L' Humanite 1833, in seven lines withing a wreath of two branches of oak, around which, "Societe Montyon et Franklin pour les Portraits des Hommes Utiles"; at bottom, a star. Bibliography: see Blanchet p197, vol. 3; Forrer p131, Vol 1; Collignon1 1079. Medallist: Jacques-Jean BARRE (1793-1855). French medallist, coin and seal engraver. He studied under Tiolier and exhibited at the Salon from 1819. A prolific medallist, he also engraved plates for banknotes. Mint Marks used at the PARIS Mint: Plain Edge: All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges. Bronze & Copper are plain edged before 1841.
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| Royal Society Belgium Agriculture Award Braemte 1840 |
Belgium Ghent 1840
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Silver SILVER (UNDATED) FRANCE ROYAL SOCIETY AGRICULTURE BRAEMTE 1840 AR Belgium Ag Award (36.8g, 42.8mm)
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NGC MEDAL AU 58
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Medal, 1840 (ND), AR, ROYAL SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURE SILVER AWARD MEDAL, Signed By Braemte (Famous Belgium engraver, who designed Belgium's early coins), Belgium (erroneously labeled France). NGC AU58, Cert# 2777023-010. Struck in 1840. Size: 42.8mm. Weight: 36.8g. Obv. Royal Agriculture and Botanical Society of Gand (Ghent). Female bust with elaborate headress woven with a wreath of fruit, flowers and grains; Rv. Ornate Wreath Decorated with Fruit, Leaves, Berries, etc. around curved edge, Blank Center for Inscription, This was made to be presented as a prize medal but since it was not inscribed with a recipient’s name it was presumably never issued.. Attractive and Scarce. Ex B. Hunisi Collection. For additional information, See Guioth's Histoire Numismatique De La Belgique, published in 1851, number M on Plate VIII.
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| Belgium Agricultural Society Award Medal 1841 |
Belgium 1841
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Bronze BRONZE 1841-DATED BELGIUM MALINES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Jouvenel JOUVENEL (45.9mm)
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 BN
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Medal, 1841, AE, AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, MALINES, Belgium, NGC MS63BN, Cert# 2776991-020. Size: 45.9mm. Medallist: Jouvenel. Thick Holder. Beautiful chocolate patina. Awarded by the Belgium Horticultural Society circa 1841,
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| Napoleon III Award Medal, 1850 |
France Paris 1850
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AE AE (C1850'S) FRANCE NAPOLEON III AWARD MEDAL 1850 AE Nap Award Medal MONTAGNY FECIT
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NGC MEDAL MS 64 BN
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Medal, 1850, AE, NAPOLEON III AWARD MEDAL, France, NGC MS64BN, Cert# 3153758-006. Obv. Portrait of Napoleon III facing left, legend around Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Montagny at bottom, (Montagny Fecit); Rv. Wreath around entire curved edges, blank center for inscription, This was made to be presented as a prize medal but since it was not inscribed with a recipient’s name it was presumably never issued.. Attractive and Scarce. Ex Pavel Umanski Collection.
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| Root & Co. Daguereotype Award, 1850 |
United States New York 1850
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Copper NY (1850'S) NEW YORK M-NY-731 ROOT & CO. Rulau-NY-731 CU
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NGC MS 64 BN
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Medal (token), 1850, CU, ROOT & CO. DAGUEREOTYPE AWARD COPPER TOKEN, (Pre Civil War Hard Times Award Token, Rulau NY-731 CU, NGC MS64BN, Cert# 3584243-006. ROOT. & CO. DAGUERRIAN (sic) GALLERY, 363 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, c.1850, Size: 28mm. NY 731 - COPPER, REEDED EDGE. Much Red Remaining. OBVERSE: ROOT & CO. DAGUERRIAN (sic) GALLERY, 363 BROADWAY REVERSE: FIRST PREMIUM AWARDED TO ROOT & CO. FOR BEST DAGUERREOTYPES. There actually were a significant number of pre civil war tokens dealing with companies and awards in the field of dageureotyping. The Meade Brothers had several tokens with a similar obverse design to this Root & Co. specimen, and there were tokens for Scovilles, Fitzgibbon, Jacobs and Long Companies.
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| Bee Breeding Award, 1850 |
German States 1850 circa (Undated)
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Silver SILVER (UNDATED) GERMANY SOMMER-B39/2 BEE BREEDING SOMMER B39/2 (9.3g, 29.9mm)
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NGC MEDAL MS 61
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Medal, 1850 Circa (Undated), AR, BEE BREEDING SILVER MEDAL, Germany, Sommer B39/2, NGC MS61, Cert# 2774255-040. Nice Luster and Attractive. Size: 29.9 mm. Weight: 9.3 gr. Obv. Bee Breeding / Hive, legend around; Rv. Crossed Cornucopias, legend "DANN IST WOHLERGEIEN DEIN LOHN". Ex Pavel Umanski Collection.
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| Boston Schools Award, 1857 |
United States Boston, MA 1857
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Silver 34mm 1857-DATED J-SC-12,AR BOSTON SCHOOLS J-SC-12 AR MARY E. CARCAMO
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1857, AR, BOSTON SCHOOLS SILVER AWARD MEDAL, Mary E. Carcamo, J-SC-12, NGC MS61, Cert# 3740928-008. 34mm. Obv. Silver Medal with Loop for Hanging, as made, Banner with legend "CITY MEDAL", Ornate oval "frame" with City of Boston Buildings and Harbor; Rv. Banner with legend "AWARDED TO" and Mary E. Carcamo, 1857 inscribed, Flower and Leaf Design Below, Very Attractive. Ex Heritage 1/2014, Lot 10796.
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| Lowell Schools Award, 1859 |
United States Lowell 1859-1900
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Silver 39mm (1859-1900) J-SC-28,AR LOWELL SCHOOLS J-SC-28 AR E. MAUDE COFFIN
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1857, AR, BOSTON SCHOOLS SILVER AWARD MEDAL, Mary E. Carcamo, J-SC-12, NGC MS61, Cert# 3740928-008. 34mm. Obv. Silver Medal with Loop for Hanging, as made, Banner with legend "CITY MEDAL", Ornate oval "frame" with City of Boston Buildings and Harbor; Rv. Banner with legend "AWARDED TO" and Mary E. Carcamo, 1857 inscribed, Flower and Leaf Design Below, Very Attractive.
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| Park Theatre, New York, Presentation Medal for The Mighty Dollar 1875 |
United States New York, New York 1875
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WM MEDAL 1875 NY J-CM-33 PARK THEATRE MIGHTY $ J-CM-33, R-NY-240 WM R-NY-NY-240 (WM)
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NGC MEDAL AU 58
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Medal, 1875, WM, PARK THEATRE'S PRESENTATION MEDAL FOR 100TH PERFORMANCE OF "THE MIGHTY DOLLAR", Julian J-CM-33, Rulau R-NY-NY-240, NGC AU58, Cert# 2207071-008. This is a US Mint Medal notated by Julian. Obv. Conjoined Busts of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Florence, legend around curved edge "Presented By Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Florence; Rv. Park Theatre at top following curved edge, December 13th 1875 below, curved, then straight 5 lines of inscription: 100 dth / Night / Of The / Mighty / Dollar. Laurel Design with tied bow at bottom, beaded border surrounds. Attractive, Scarce and Popular both as a Theater Collectible and Medal Collectible. Rare in Un-Holed Condition as this happy example is. The Following Appeared in the New York Daily Tribune, Weds. November 17, 1875, Page 4: Park Theatre. The 100th Performance of "The Mighty Dollar" will be reached at the Park Theatre December 17 (13th?), and the Occasion is to be Commemorated. Every Lady who attends on that Evening, will receive a silver medal of the size and weight of a trade dollar, while each member of the dramatic company will receive a medal of bronze". The peaceful image of patience, much exemplified in various ways by the statue of "The Mighty Dollar", might not be an inappropriate inscription for these Souvenirs. Mrs. Florence intends that the 100th Night of Mr Wooli's Play shall be Uncommonly Cheerful and Brilliant. The Play Plot: Mighty Dollar, The (1875), a play by Benjamin E. Woolf. [ Park Theatre, 104 perf.] The most famous salon in Washington is appropriately named Grabmoor, for it is here that the leading wheelers and dealers come to contrive arrangements that will allow them to pile up the mighty dollar. They stop their greedy machinations for a few moments to help a newly married lady, Clara Dart (Maude Granger), when she is bothered by a former suitor, but the money grubbing continues the moment she leaves. Prominent among the figures at Grabmoor are the not particularly ethical Congressman, the Hon. Bardwell Slote (W. J. Florence), and Mrs. General Gilflory (Mrs. Florence). Slote is given to qualifying his statements with “not by a large majority,” and dropping such abbreviations as B. O. T. and P. D. Q., which he later explains mean “bully old time” and “pretty darn quick.” The upstart Mrs. Gilflory has her own pet phrases to show off her learning, most notably “from Alpha to Omaha.” Assailed by critics as vulgar and formless, the comedy nevertheless gave the Florences their most enduring success and added the colorful character of Slote to the body of dramatic literature.
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| Julian J-RF-4, Society of the Cincinnati Membership & Award Silver Medal, 1882 |
United States Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati 1882
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Silver 32mm (1882) J-RF-4 AR SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI Julian J-RF-4
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, (1882), AR, SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI MEDAL, United States, RARE in Silver, NGC MS63, Cert# 3702967-001. Award & Membership Medal. Size: 32 Mm. By Henry Mitchell.Catalog: Julian RF-4. Description: Obv: a spread-wing eagle with the badge of the Society on its breast, olive branches in both claws and a partial wreath around its head is flanked by the dates 1783 and 1883. Rev: an open wreath with the inscription SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI above and INST.. A.D. / 1783. below. A handsome, historical and richly original example, both sides are draped in bold charcoal gray patina that lightens to lilac-gray in the center of the reverse. The devices are fully impressed with razor sharp definition. Silver examples of this type, as here, were struck in 1882 for the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Julian also reports a single gold example, struck in December 1887. A gold example from George Washington, sold for 5.3 Million dollars at auction. This example, Ex Stacks Bowers ANA Chicago Auction, Lot #1122, August, 2013. Historical: The Society of the Cincinnati is the nation's oldest patriotic organization, founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts who served together in the American Revolution. Its mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence and to foster fellowship among its members. Now a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the principles and ideals of its founders, the modern Society maintains its headquarters, library, and museum at Anderson House in Washington, D.C. Members of the Society are qualified male descendants of officers of the Continental Army and Navy and their French counterparts during the Revolutionary War. No others can ever be admitted as members.
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| Julian J-AM-40 AR, MA Charitable Mechanic Assoc Exhibit Award 1884 |
United States Massachusetts 1884
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Silver 51mm 1884 J-AM-40,AR MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION Julian J-AM-40 AR 15TH EXHIBITION
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1884, AR, MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION, 15TH EXHIBITION, Julian J-AM-40 Silver, NGC AU61, Cert# 3607868-004. Large Silver Medal. Obv. Seated Figure with MCMA Logo at right, Ornate work below; Rv. Logo at center top, legend around, Founded 1795, Inc. 1806, Awarded at Fifteenth Exhibit.
Ex Heritage Sale, 1/12/2014, Orlando, Florida, Lot 10720; earlier Ex: Americana Sale (Stack's-Bowers, 1/2012), part of lot 6152. From The Marlor Collection. A wonderful and scarce medal with great provenance. History: The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association (est.1795) of Boston, Massachusetts, was "formed for the sole purposes of promoting the mechanic arts and extending the practice of benevolence."[1] Founders included Paul Revere, Jonathan Hunnewell, and Benjamin Russell. Through much of the 19th century, the association organized conferences and exhibitions devoted to innovation in the mechanical arts.
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| Julian J-AM-41 AR, MA Charitable Mechanic Assoc Exhibit Award 1887 |
United States Massachusetts 1887
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Silver 51mm 1887 J-AM-41,AR MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION Julian J-AM-41 AR 16TH EXHIBITION
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NGC AU 50
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Medal, 1887, AR, MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION, 16TH EXHIBITION, NGC AU50, Cert# 3607868-006. Large Silver Medal, actually Julian-Unlisted, this is a Type of J-AM-36 to 41, Size: 51 mm. Designated by NGC as J-AM-41 but that medal is for the 1890 17th exhibition. Julian omits an entry for the 1887 16th exhibition. This medal was unknown and could be considered a Discovery Piece. Obv. Seated Figure with MCMA Logo at right, Ornate work below; Rv. Logo at center top, legend around, Founded 1795, Inc. 1806, Awarded at Sixteenth Exhibit. Ex Heritage Sale, 1/12/2014, Orlando, Florida, Lot 10722, From The Marlor Collection. A wonderful and rare medal with great provenance. History: The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association (est.1795) of Boston, Massachusetts, was "formed for the sole purposes of promoting the mechanic arts and extending the practice of benevolence."[1] Founders included Paul Revere, Jonathan Hunnewell, and Benjamin Russell. Through much of the 19th century, the association organized conferences and exhibitions devoted to innovation in the mechanical arts.
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| Worchester Electric Exhibit Award, 1887 |
United States Worcester, Massachusetts 1887
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Bronze 41mm 1887-DATED J-AM-85 AE WORCESTER ELECTRIC EXHIBITION Julian J-AM-85 Bz AWARDED TO G.TOURTELLOTTE
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NGC MS 64 BN
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Medal, 1887, Bz, WORCESTER ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION - The Rink - Horace Holly Bigelow, Award Medal to G. Tourtellotte. NGC MS64, Cert# 3045880-002. Historic Mint State Medal. Obv. Hand Holding Thunder (Electricity) in Center circle, legend around Worchester Electrical Industrial Exhibition; Rv. Worchester, Mass. at bottom, Awarded by H.H. Bigelow, at top, To: G. Tourtellotte, at Bigelow Rink Opened March 14, to April 25, 1887. History: In 1878, the LALIME brothers from Canada had built "THE RINK", a cavernous wooden building between Foster and Mechanic streets, designed for roller skating. The LALIMES hoped to attract only the better sort. They excluded "the rabble." Blacks, among others, were not welcome. By 1881, the RINK, for all its popularity, was in financial straits. Horace bought out the LALIMES that year and promptly cut roller skating prices by a third. He excluded no one. Roller skating quickly became a Worcester craze, with thousands propelling themselves around the hardwood floor. He bought five other roller skating rinks in other cities and quickly made them profitable. In Worcester, he added an outdoor swimming pool, fountains and concessions, all surrounded by a tasteful wooden fence. Horace's Garden fronted on Norwich Street and covered the whole block between Foster and Mechanic Streets. Thousands thronged through its portals each week to disport themselves and to watch various events, from six-day bicycle races to comic operas.
On July 23, 1882, a Sunday, Horace put on an open-air concert at BIGELOW'S Garden. Proper types were aghast at this flouting of the blue laws. Union Church, then located on Front Street, complained to City Hall. Horace insisting that he had as much right to run his entertainment business as druggists had to sell cigars, and announced that a second concert would be held the following Sunday. That concert started off with two religious numbers, but was then closed down by the police. Horace was hauled into court. He lost the case, was fined $20 and appealed to Superior Court. His trials gave him a marvelous opportunity to stand up for the right of working people to enjoy themselves on the sabbath. It was no worse, Horace maintained, for a poor man to ride a wooden horse on Sunday than for a rich man to drive a real horse. Finally, after his appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, the city decided not to press the case. By that time, 1884, Sunday was the biggest day at Lake Park and Lake Quinsigamond. Although he was deeply involved in public recreation, both at the lake and at the Rink, Horace found time to promote a new interest-electricity. Convinced that electric power was the road to the future, he installed a generating plant to illuminate the Rink by arc light. That was in 1883, a year before the Worcester Electric Light Co. began operations. Electric power expanded in Worcester, but much too slowly for Horace. In 1887, he held a mammoth electrical exposition at the Rink, with 140 exhibitors. Gov. Oliver Ames was there to pull the switch that set 140 lights a-blazing. A crush of people gawked at the spectacle of the industrial exhibits, all driven by electricity. An electric street car moved back and forth on special tracks, sparks flashing from its wheels. Horace saw the exhibition as a way to educate the masses. He told a Telegram reporter, "Every man, woman and child in Worcester able to do so will have an opportunity to visit the electrical exhibition at the rink before it closes. If they are too poor to buy a ticket, I will give them one; poverty shall not debar anyone from attending it if they want to." This medal freezes in time, the development of Electricity in Mass. and the spirit of enterprise that existed in the world of Horace Bigelow.
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| Archery/Bowman Award, 1888 |
United States Philadelphia 1888
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Silver 38mm UNDATED J-UN-35,AR UNITED BOWMEN OF PHILA. Julian-UN-35
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1888, AR, UNITED BOWMAN OF PHILADELPHIA, AWARD MEDAL, Julian-UN-35. Silver, 38 mm. NGC MS62, Cert# 3740928-007. Obv. Portrait Male with Long Hair, Wreath, Bow and Arrows below Portrait, Reddish Silver Tone; Rv. United Bowman above, of Philadelphia below, Circle Wreath, Banner at angle, Field Day inscribed within Banner, Center Blank. This was made to be presented as a prize medal but since it was not inscribed with a recipient’s name it was presumably never issued. Ex. Heritage, 1/2014, Lot 10803; Ex: Americana Sale (Stack's-Bowers, 1/2012), lot 6173. From The Marlor Collection. History: The Club’s trophies and documents were given to the local Historical Society in 1888, now the Atwater-Kent Museum is custodian for the records and trophies as the Historical Society has shifted its attention more to written artifacts and history. The Club is still in existence.
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| Oswego Agriculture Award, 1889 |
United States Oswego County 1889
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Silver SILVER 1889-DATED J-AM-63 OSWEGO AGRICULTURAL SOC. Julian AM-63 AWARDED ""B.F. NUTTING""
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NGC MEDAL MS 61 PL
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Medal, 1889, AR, OSWEGO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SILVER MEDAL, United States, NGC MS61PL, Cert# 4006468-001. Handsome and High Relief Silver Medal, 49 Mm. Catalog: Julian AM-63. Awarded To B.F. Nutting. Description: Full figure of Ceres on the obverse, standing in a field of cut wheat, gathering same, with plow behind. Reverse with an open agricultural wreath, surrounded by legend OSWEGO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, inside the wreath inscribed AWARDED TO / B. F. NUTTING/ WOODVILLE, N.Y. / FOR BEST HERD / GUERNSEY CATTLE / 1889. The toning is pleasing silver gray and the strike displays bold relief. Purchased at ANA Stacks Bowers Auction Chicago, Lot 1120, August 2013.
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| Photo Club de Paris, 1897 |
France Paris 1897
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Silver Colored Base Metal - Pewter 1897 By Jules Brateau 1897 France Plaquette Photo Club de Paris 1897
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Medal, Plaquette, 1897, Silver Color Base Metal - Pewter, France. PHOTO CLUB OF PARIS 1897, Signed Jules BRATEAU (1844-1923). Rectangle, dated and awarded in 1897 to Exhibitors, awarded to C. de Mazibourg (Carrie de Mazibourg who became a fairly famous photographer of Horse Contests). Left, Photo Club De Paris, Sunflowers wrapped at bottom stem with banner from tablet with awardee name. Sun and Rays to right, warming the Sunflowers. Medallist name signed at right, 1897 in Roman Numerals. Size: 90mm x 61mm. The Photo Club de Paris was founded in 1888. Purchased from Hedley Betts. The collection also has another plaquette from the Photo Club of Paris, dated 1898.
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| Photo Club de Paris, 1898 |
France Paris 1898
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Silver Colored Base Metal 1898 By SAM 1898 France Plaquette Photo Club de Paris 1898
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Medal, Plaquette, 1898, Silver Color Base Metal, France. PHOTO CLUB OF PARIS 1898, Signed "SAM". Rectangle with arched top, dated and awarded in 1898 to Exhibitors, awarded to A. Marguery. Top, Photo Club De Paris, Sun with Rays in center, two daffodils with stems crossing warmed by sun, Sam to right, 1898 below right, awardee name at left bottom in tablet. Size: 101mm x 67mm. The Photo Club de Paris was founded in 1888. Purchased from Hedley Betts. The collection also has another plaquette from the Photo Club of Paris, dated 1897.
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| France Bz Plaquette Francais Expo Award 1899 |
France Paris 1899
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Bronze 1899 1899 France Bz Plaque by Bottee, French Expo Award
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Medal, Plaquette, 1899, Bronze, France. COMITE FRANCAIS EXPOSITION A L'ETRANER FEMME SERPENT (French Committee of exhibitions and conventions), by Medallist Louis-Alexandre Bottee (1852-1940). Award plaquette in the inscribed name of J-D-D. BEIGBEDER. Size: 64mm x 42mm (Ref: PBE 19; Coll. R. Marx 386; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.38, 18; BDM I, 232; cf. DNW M2, 2485). Obv. Seated Female, cornucopia, signed L. Bottee below; Rv. (Similar to a later Bottee medal for the LPE in 1904) Tree, Hammer, Tools, Legend and awardee name below. Attractive with Original Aged Patina. Purchased in France. Medallist Info: Bottee apprenticed at the age of 13 years in a button factory where he was responsible for burning medals. Student at the School of Decorative Arts , he entered the studio of Paulin Tasset in 1869. Received in 1871 at the National School of Fine Arts , he received in 1878, First Prix de Rome for engraving medals. Won Gold Medal at the Salon in 1900. Office of the Legion of Honor 1903. Elected to Academy of Fine Arts in 1930.
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| France Bz Plaquette, Helmeted Marianne for Stenographique Award by P. Grandhomme 1900 |
France Paris 1900
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Bronze 1900 Stenographique Award Plaque 1900 France Bz Plaque by Grandhomme
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Medal, Plaquette, c1900, Bronze, France. HELMETED MARIANNE REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, by Paul Victor Grandhomme, born in 1851 in Paris and died in 1944 in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer , Ille-et-Vilaine , was a painter enameller , goldsmith and engraver medalist French. His works, paintings and sculptures are in Museums around the world. Obv. Helmeted Marianne looking left, Republique Francaise; Rv. Award "Stenographique". Size: 60mm x 46mm (2.36" x 1.81"). Weight: 75 Grams. Housed in Original Box of Issue. Purchased in France.
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| Belgium Silvered Bz Plaquette Award, The Keyhole 1900 |
Belgium Bruxelles 1900
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Silvered Bronze 1900 Award Medal Belgium Silvered Bz THE KEYHOLE Belgium, The Keyhole by DeKeyser
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Medal, Plaquette, c1900, Silvered Bronze, Belgium, The "KEYHOLE" Medal, Size: 39x70mm. Weight: 48 Grams. Lightly gilt silvered Bronze Art Nouveau, Medal by Jean-Baptiste DeKeyser (1857-1927) and Daeghsels. Obverse: Woman seen thru a keyhole, with crown of Laurel and palm leaf in right hand; Reverse: Decors of Laurel and Circular insert die, also set within a keyhole design. This insert die could be changed and the medal could be issued for other organizations or personal awards. This one was awarded to Msr Alb. Willems. Belgian medals were far more often struck in silvered bronze than in silver. Named pieces, such as this, are more likely to be struck in silver. Unusual, with a stunningly beautiful design. cf. Bosco @ $250.00. Purchased in Belgium.
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| Julian J-AM-42 AR, Mass Horticultural Society Award 1900 |
United States Massachusetts 1900
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Silver 51mm 1900-DATED J-AM-42,AR MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Julian J-AM-42 AR COL. CHARLES PFAFF
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1900, AR, SILVER MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD MEDAL TO COL. CHARLES PFAFF, Julian J-AM-42 AR, NGC MS62, Cert# 3607868-002. Size: 51 mm. Obv. Two Female Figures, one standing, one sitting, in draped dress, exquisitely executed; Rv. Central reverse is professionally engraved "To / Col. Charles Pfaff / for / Vases of Chrysanthemums / 1900." Ex Heritage Sale, 1/12/2014, Orlando, Florida, Lot 10724, realized $258.00, earlier, Ex: Americana Sale (Stack's-Bowers, 1/2012), lot 6154. From The Marlor Collection. A beautiful medal with wonderful provenance.
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| France Bz Plaquette Presentation Medal to Paul Brouardel 1903 |
France Paris 1903
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Bronze 1903 Brouardel by Roty 1903 Maier 110 France Bz Plaquette Paul Brouardel
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Medal, Plaquette, 1903, Bronze, France. PAUL BROUARDEL, by Oscar Roty. Obv. Portrait of Brouardel facing left, Hygie in compartment below, Name along right edge; Rv. La Science Decouvre La Verite, Ses Eleves, Ses Amis, Presentation Medal, Standing Females, Legend incriptions in 5 lines below. Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouardel (13 February 1837, Saint-Quentin, Aisne – 23 July 1906) was a French pathologist, hygienist, and member of the Académie Nationale de Médecine. Brouardel was a leading authority of French forensic medicine. Size: 50mm x 70mm. Maier 110. Attractive. Purchased at the Chicago ANA August, 2014.
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| France Bz Plaquette by Rasumny, Woman in Profile Awarded to M. Le Tessier 1903 |
France Paris 1903
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Bronze 1903 L'Union Amical Des Instituteur De La Seine Woman in Profile, Awarded to Le Tessier France Bz Plaquette by F. Rasumny 1903
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Medal, Plaquette, 1903, Bronze, France. WOMAN IN PROFILE, by Felix Rasumny, (1869-1940), a French Engraver and medal maker of Ukrainian origin and a follower of the Art Nouveau movement. Awarded to M. Le Ressier in 1903. Rare original bas-relief medal plaque signed by Rasumny on the obverse, initialed on the reverse. Obv. Woman in Profile in front of a tree, holding in her hand a crown and a laurel branch, symbols of victory. The Reverse is elegantly designed with laurel, oak and ivy branches surrounding a cartouche bearing the inscription, "L'Union Amicale Des Instituteur De La Seine; A M. Le Tessier 1903. Most likely made by Duseaux & Cie. The A.D. & Cie company was created by Adolphe Duseaux in 1830 in the Marais in Paris, and is still in existence today. The edge is marked bronze. (The A.D. & Cie Company started putting their initials on the edge of plaquettes around 1914 or so, during WWI). Edge marked Bronze. Size: 60mm x 46mm. Very attractive with original patina. Purchased in France.
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| France Bz Plaquette Union Des Societes Tir, Shooting Medal by G. Dupree 1908 |
France Paris 1908
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Bronze 1908 Bz Plaquette by G. Dupre France Bz Plaquette, Shooting Medal France, Union Des Societes Tir 1908
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Medal, Plaquette, 1908, Bronze, France. Art Nouveau Bz Plaquette, " UNION DES SOCIETES DE TIR ~ FRANCE - HONNEUR PATRIE SHOOTING PLAQUETTE " by GEORGES DUPRE. Obv. Allegorical Female Representing France pointing to legend, Honneur Patrie - Honor your Country, Nude Boy with Rifle looking at Legend, Sky, Sun Rays, Flowers; Rv. Nude Boy reaching ad arranging floral wreath around inscription, Union Des Societes De Tir France. Very Attractive; Dimensions : 51 mm x 38 mm = 2.04 inches x 1.52 inch. Weight: 44 Grams. Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the triangle hallmark. Engraver : Georges DUPRE (1869 - 1909) French sculptor, burner and medallist, pupil of Claude Marioton, Oscar Roty and Jules Gabriel Thomas. He won in 1896 the First " Grand prix de Rome ". Purchased in France.
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| France Bz Plaquette Award, L' Archeologie by Vernier 1902/1910 |
France Paris 1902/1910
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Bronze 1902/1910 France Bz Plaquette Archeologie France L' Archeologie by Vernier France Award Plaque, Melle Chervin
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Medal, Plaquette, 1902/1910, Bronze, France. L' ARCHEOLOGIE, by Emile Seraphin Vernier (1852-1927). Rare large award plaque designed in 1902, presented in 1910 by La Societe Prehistorique Francaise to Melle Chervin. Size: 70mm x 50mm. Weight: 108 Grams. Obv/ A naked Lady (personified Archaeology) on her knees at left is contemplating an antique Egyptian cup she just found in a deep hole in the ground. Around her many different "treasures". At left upper side, in two lines: "ARCHEOLOGIE" (Archaeology); Rev/ A part of the "treasure" in a large emerge. Edge: Engraving "Bronze" and hallmark Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty Paris Mint). Vernier was a French Sculptor, burner and medallist, pupil of Lucien Falize, Germain Bapst, Emile Froment-Meurice and Placide Poussielgue-Russand. He won a medal at the Salon des Artistes in 1866. This bronze plaquette represented his Art Work at the New York Art Exposition in 1910. Reference: plate Nr.66 "Médailles de Récompenses de la Monnaie de Paris". M.52 " Catalogue Illustré des Médailles de la Monnaie de Paris " , Vol.3. In French: FRANCE, AE médaille, s.d. Vernier. L'archéologie. Droit : Une femme nue agenouillée à gauche, contemplant une coupe qu'elle vient de déterrer. Revers : Un chapiteau et deux sculptures antiques émergeant du sol. Dim: 70x50 mm. Attractive and High Sought After. Purchased in France.
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| France Bz Plaquette Gallia with Child, Awarded 1908 |
France Paris 1908
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Bronze 1908 France 1908 Gallia with Child France Gallia with Child Bz Plaquette
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Medal, Plaquette, 1908, Bronze, France. GALLIA WITH CHILD by Andre Massoulle. Struck by Desaide Art Shop, Paris. Bronze; 67 X 50mm. Obverse: Full-figured Gallia with her child standing below her outstretched arm with shield. Reverse: Ornate cartouche with rooster with one claw on ball "France"; "March 29, 1908 Awarded from his Friends Mr. Ernest Levesque". Toned even dark brown. Condition: About Uncirculated. Bosco Description: A. Massoule. Obverse: Seated goddess with sword, holding a large shield over a reading youth. Reverse:1/2-wreath, rooster and an orb labeled FRANCE. Andre Paul Arthur Massoulle, 1851-1901, was primarily a sculptor. Many of his statues show figures with swords.
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| Great Britain, The Bell Medal, Miniature Rifle Club Award Medal 1909 |
Great Britain London 1909 (ND)
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Bronze 38mm NO DATE BRONZE THE BELL MEDAL 1909 Bell Medal MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 BN
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Medal, 1909 (ND), Bz, THE BELL MEDAL, MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS, United Kingdom, Shooting Medal. NGC MS63BN, Cert# 3275585-017. Obv. THE BELL MEDAL, Statue and four men with rifles around; Rv. High relief wreath around, within wreath, Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs. This is the term they used for small bore rifles. The first medals specific to competitions appeared in 1907, 1908 and 1909 for the Queen Alexandra Cup, in 1909 for the Bell Trophy and Dewar International Match, and in 1911 for the Daily Express Competition. Attractive Award medal. Possible name of award winner on edge, not visible.
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| France Bz Plaquette Carnegie Hero Fund Award to Trouve 1909 |
France France/USA Carnegie Foundation 1909
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Bronze 1909 France/US Bz Plaquette Carnegie Foundation
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Medal, Plaquette, 1909, Bronze, France/USA. THE CARNEGIE FOUNDATION, HERO TRUST FUND MEDAL, The French Award, by Louis Dejean (1872-1954), a bronze plaque, 80 mm. x 52 mm., obverse bust of Carnegie looking right, "Foundation Carnegie 1909" above, 'Libéralité D'un Citoyen Americain pour Récompenser les Actes de Courage Accomplis en France"; Rv. a winged Victory honouring a kneeling 'hero' "Aux Heros de la Civilisation". Awardee name below, Trouve (J). Issued by the French branch of the Carnegie Foundation for life saving. Very thick large bronze plaque. Rare and collected as a counterpart to the similarly rare American series. 80mm x 52mm, 188 Grams. Historical Info: The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, also known as Carnegie Hero Fund, was established to recognize persons who perform extraordinary acts of heroism in civilian life in the United States and Canada, and to provide financial assistance for those disabled and the dependents of those killed saving or attempting to save others. Those chosen for recognition receive the Carnegie Medal[1] and become eligible for scholarship aid and other benefits. A private operating foundation, the Hero Fund was established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1904 with a trust fund of $5 million by Andrew Carnegie. The French Foundation Carnegie was founded 23 July 1909.
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| USA, MASON Bz Plaquette Thomas Shryock Grand Master 25 Yr Service Award 1910 |
United States Baltimore, MD 1910
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Bronze 1910 Thomas Shryock Grand Master U.S. Bz Plaquette Mason 25 Yr Service 1910
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Medal, Plaquette, 1910, Bronze, United States, Maryland. THOMAS SHRYOCK, GRAND MASTER MASONS, 25 YEAR SERVICE award medal by Fetting Company, Baltimore, Maryland. Size: 39mm x 56mm. Obv. Portrait Bust looking left, name below, dates: 1885-1910; Rv. 8 line inscription, leaves and berries to right, Mason logo top left. Edge: Fetting, Balto. Scarce medal, purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money Show, August 2014.
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| France Society of Gymnasts 1910 Award Bz Plaquette |
France Paris 1910
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Bronze 1910 France Cheunissen 1910 France Society De Gymnasts Des France
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Medal, Plaquette, 1910, Bz, FRANCE - 1910 UNION OF GYMNASTICS SOCIETY, SAINT QUENTIN XXXVI - COURAGE, PATRIE, MORALITE, by medallist C. Cheunissen. Obv. Male Figure being crowned by Queen with Laurels, Courage, Patrie, Moralite, Cathedral to rt. with Soldiers, Statue to lt with dates, 1557, 1870-1; Rv. Union Des Societes De Gymnastiques De France 15 16 Mai 1910, Shield, Rifle, Helmet, Oak Leaves Crowns. A Beautifully Executed Design. This Plaque was an Award Medal Given Out in 1910. Signed at bottom lt by medallist. Size - 5.5cm x 4.4cm x 3mm thick . Ex. Alex Nitu, Romania.
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| France Ceramiques Bz Award Medal Plaquette 1910 |
France Paris 1910
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Bronze 1910 France G. Prudhomme 1910 Confederation Des Industries Ceramiques
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Medal, Plaquette, 1910, BZ, FRANCE – CERAMIC ARTS AWARD BRONZE MEDAL BY GEORGES HENRI PRUD'HOMME (signed G. PRUD'HOMME on both sides). Obverse: CERAMIQUE - An artist contemplating a ceramic, brush in hand. Reverse: ROUEN - SÈVRES - LIMOGES - NEVERS - Auguste Blondeau - CONFÉDÉRATION DES INDUSTRIES CÉRAMIQUES DE FRANCE - Various ceramics on a plinth with legend above and below, recipient’s name engraved on the medal. About uncirculated, 50.61 mm X 64.16 mm, 116.8 gm, plain smooth edge stamped with a cornucopia mint mark and the word BRONZE. Ex Thisquen Nicolas, France.
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| USA, Panama Pacific Exposition Lg. Award Medal by Flanagan 1915 |
United States San Francisco, CA 1915
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Bronze 1915 By John Flanagan 1915 Panama Pacific Award Medal 70MM
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Medal, Plaquette, 1915, Bronze, United States. PANAMA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION MEDAL, San Francisco. Bronze Award Medal in Original Leather backed Case and Scarce as such. Large, 70mm, 133 Grams. These were award medals for products and/or exhibits at the Expo. Medal by John Flanagan. Obv. Man and Woman stand by the sea, Divine Disivncta IVNXI Homo at bottom; Rv. Expo Towers, Palms, Medal of Award, Date in Roman Numerals. Virtually Mint. $300 to $500 in Auctions. Ex. Alfred Stagg Private Collection.
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| Hungary Bz Plaquette Sports Award 1912-1927 |
Hungary Budapest 1912-1927
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Bronze 1912-1927 Awarded 1934 Hungary Bz Plaquette Sports Award
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Medal, Plaquette, 1912-1927 (Awarded 1934), Bronze, Hungary. SPORTS AWARD MEDAL, MERCURY / HERMES, by Ludvig. Obv. Helmeted Mercury Standing within Wreathed circle, Fireplace with Cross (Double) inside at center, Mantle with 1912-1927 inside tablet, another tablet below with inscription: Penzintezeti-Sportegyletek - Szovetsege and Kosa M.; Rv. Ludvig, Budapest, and inscription. Attractive. Size: 55mm x 43mm.
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| Sweden Bz Plaquette Philately Award by Kede 1920 |
Sweden 1920
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Bronze 1920 S. Kede 1920 Sweden Bz Plaquette Philately Award
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Medal, Plaquette, c.1920, Bronze, Sweden. SVERIGES FILATELIST FORBUND - PHILATELIA UNIT, by Svante Kede (1877-1955), Medallist, and the Sporrong Co. Obv. Nude Female standing on globe, Philatelia Unit above, Sveriges 18-1886-9 below. Rv. inscription to award winner, Y. Hedberg. High relief obverse, attractive. Size: 7cm x 5cm. Weight: 109 Grams. Medallist: Svante Gustav Adolf Kede (1877 in Stockholm – 1955 in Stockholm), was a Swedish artist and painter. Svante Kede studied in Paris from 1904 to 1908. Some of his artist friends while studying in Paris were Erik Tryggelin, David Wallin, Otto Strandman, Svante Nilsson and Fritz Lindström. Fritz Lindström was already then a member of Rackstad colony artists, Rackengruppen,[1][2] in Värmland in Sweden, where Gustaf Fjaestad was the leading artist. He also spent some time in Tahiti in the 1920s. He made trips to Spain, Morocco and the Pacific Islands. Svante Kede has painted landscapes and figure motifs from Spain and Northern Africa, the mountains of Lapland and landscapes, and figure motifs from Tahiti. Svante Kede is represented in Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet i Stockholm and the art museums in Norrköping, Norrköpings Konstmuseum, Västerås, Västerås Konstmuseum and Karlskrona, Karlskrona Konstmuseum.
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| France Bz Plaquette by Julien Louis Merot, Awarded 1954 |
France Paris 1920 (1954)
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Bronze 1920 (1954) France Bz Award Plaquette France Medal by J.L. Merot France Bz Plaque by Merot, Universite Lettres Science
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Medal, Plaquette, c1920 (Awarded 1954), Bronze, France. " L'UNIVERSITE PRODIGUE sa SCIENCE au LABEUR " by Julienne Louis Merot (born 1876). Art Deco French gilded Bronze plaque by J.L. MEROT with original box. Obv.
Allegorical Teacher with one hand on book, one hand on world globe, Student Sitting at Desk Examining Papers, below legend, L Universite, et al.; Rv. Awarded to Pandelle Antoinette in 1954, Lettres Sciences, Oeuvres Post Scolaires in Fancy Frame with Oak Leaves at left, berries at right. City view below. Attractive. Purchased in France. Engraver : J.L. MEROT French sculptor and medallist. Dimensions : 75 mm x 48 mm = 3 inches x 1,92 inch
Weight (gr) : 114 grs / with box : 154 Grams. Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the hallmark " CORNUCOPIA (Horn of Plenty Paris Mint) "
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| France Bz Plaquette Tennis Award, 1925 |
France Paris 1925
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Bronze 1925 Tennis Award L'Echo De Paris France Bz Plaque by M. Lordonnois
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Medal, Plaquette, 1925-26, Bronze, France. L'ECHO DE PARIS (Tennis Award Medal) by Marcel Prosper Lordonnois. Obv. Tennis court with 2 players, trees in background, signed by M. Lordonnois at bottom right; Rv. 1925 1926 at rounded top of medal, Tennis Racquets at each side of dates, below "L'Echho De Paris", Laurel Branch, inscription at center left, Tournois De Tennis De L'Echo De Paris - Prix., signed bottom left, "A. Chobillon, Edit. and bottom right, another signature of Medallist M. Lordonnoies. Size: 50mm x 38mm. Edge: "Triangle Hallmark and Bronze". Ref: Eng998. Lordonnois was born in Paris, was a sculptor and medallist, and studied at Mouchon (stamp engraver) and F. Vernon (Designer of many of the Olympic Medals used in 1900). Most of his works involved Politics, Deities, and Governors, but he is also known for his work on the U.S. Doughboy medal and had a connection with the U.S. from some of his relatives who moved there prior to WWI. He exhibited in Paris in the following years: 1896, 1898, 1902/3/4 and 1906. Attractive. Purchased in France.
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| France Bz Plaquette Champion Cow Agriculture Award c.1925 |
France Haute-Vienne (Limousin) c.1925
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Bronze c.1925 Awarded by Prefect of Haute-Vienne France Bz Plaque Champion Cow Agriculture Award
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Medal, Plaquette, c.1925, Bronze, France (Haute-Vienne). AGRICULTURE AWARD, CHAMPION COW. Obv. Large Cow Standing left, medallists monogram below, (Exquisite design); Rv. 4 line inscription, Offert, Par Le Prefet (From the Prefect or minister in authority), De La, Haute-Vienne. Haute-Vienne is a French department named after the Vienne River. It is one of three departments that together constitute the French region of Limousin. The chief and largest city is Limoges. This is an outstanding, large and thick agricultural/animal plaquette. Size: 79mm x 51mm. Weight: 183.3 Grams. Thickness: 10mm. Purchased in France. Ref. Eng951. Edge: Bronze and Cornucopia Hallmark. Rare.
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| France Bz Plaquette, Work Conquers All, Kautsch for Bertrand, 1925 |
France Paris 1925
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Bronze 1925 France Bz Plaquette Kautsch/Bertrand France 1925 Allegorical Scene Praising Work France Bz Plaquette Kautsch for Bertrand
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Medal, Plaquette, c1925, Bronze, France. LABOR IMPROBUS OMNIA VINCIT (Work Conquers All). Medal Art Nouveau. Medallist, Heinrich Kautsch for Artus Bertrand, signed Bertrand. Size: 68mm x 45mm. Weight: 78 Grams. Award Medal Plaquette. Obv. Allegorical Females with Smith, Legend below. Signature of Bertrand below Hammer; Rv. Award Floral, Unawarded, letter A.B. (for Artus Bertrand). Additional information: Labor omnia vincit is a Latin phrase meaning "Work conquers all". The phrase is adapted from Virgil's Georgics, Book I, line 145-6: ...Labor omnia vicit / improbus ("Steady work overcame all things"). The poem was written in support of Augustus Caesar's "Back to the land" policy, aimed at encouraging more Romans to become farmers.
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ENGRAVER : Heinrich Kautsch (1859-1943) – one of the great Bohemian engravers of the Art Nouveau movement (he was born in Prague). He was the son of a Goldsmith and first studied at the Goldsmith School in Prague. Kautsch went on to study at the Industrial Arts School in Vienna where he was pupil to Schwarz and Koenig. In 1882 he was selected for the position of professor at the School of Decorative Arts in Prague. In 1889 he moved to Paris where he stayed until the 1914. At the Paris Exposition Universelle 1900 he was awarded a silver medal. He specialized in the rectangular plaque form (like this Medal), as revived by Oscar Roty back in 1879. Kautsch was made Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur and Knight of the Order of Franz Joseph. Many of his medals can be seen in the Luxembourg Museum in Paris. MINTMARK(S) : Arthus Bertrand “triangle” + “BRONZE”. Purchased in Belgium.
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| France Bz Plaquette Award Polymathique by Samuel Grun 1929 |
France Paris 1910 (1929)
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Bronze 1910 (1929) France Art Nouveau France Bz Plaquette by Samuel Grun France Award Plaquette 1929
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Medal, Plaquette, c1910 (Awarded 1929), Bronze, France. Art Nouveau French Bronze plaque by Samuel GRUN. Obv. Beautiful Female Standing Next to Tree, Holding Branch; Rv. Tree, Association on Polymathique Bois-Colombes 1928, Frame below, Mlle Junjaud, (recipient). Engraver : Samuel GRUN (1869 - 1948) French painter, burner, sculptor and medallist, originated from Estonie. Dimensions : 52 mm x 37 mm = 2,08 inches x 1,48 inch. Weight: 38 Grams. Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the hallmark " Triangle ". Purchased in France. Attractive.
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| France Bz Plaquette Football "Souvenir Prize" 1927 |
France Paris 1927
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Bronze 1927 Football Award Prize 1927 France Bz Plaque by Delpech
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Medal, Plaquette, 1927, Bronze, France. FOOTBALL CHALLENGE "Souvenir Award Medal" by Jean-Marie Delpech. Art Nouveau Award or Commemoration Medal. Obv. 7 Football Players running, ball in motion, trees in background, J. Delpech signed at right bottom, "Souvenir" in fancy old script at top center with rounded top curve; Rv. 12 Football Players, ball in air, trees. Top inscriptions: Coupe (Challenge) Jules Morel, 1927, signed bottom left. Size: 57mm x 48mm. Weight: 76.5 Grams. Edge: Triangle Hallmark and Bronze. Ref: Eng1134. Medallist: Delpech was born in 1888 in Banios (Haute-Pyrenees), France. He was a pupil of Thomas, Chaplain, and Alphee Dubois. He won numerous awardd, 2nd prize De Rome; and medals from Salon Des Beauz-Arts of Paris. Very Attractive in both Design and Script. Purchased in France. Rare.
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| Belgium Bz Plaquette Schaerbeek Town Award c.1930 |
Belgium Schaerbeek 1930 (Awarded 1962)
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Bronze Award to Andre Kessels 1962 Belgium Bz Plaquette by C. Van Dionant
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Medal, Plaquette, c.1930, Awarded 1962, Bronze, Belgium. SCHAERBEEK TOWNHALL MEDAL in honor of A.M. KESSELS (1937-1962) by C. Van Dionant. Obv. Townhall Building, (Amazing) with Town/Regiounal Coat of Arms top right; Rv. La Commune De Schaerbeek, A.M. Andre Kessels, 1937-1962. Size: 48.31mm x 82.55mm. Weight: 3.609 Oz. (102.5 Grams). Gilded in Gold, High Relief and Attractive. Medallist: C. VAN DIONANT (1863-1934).
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| France Bz Plaquette Le Lait (Milk) 1st place award 1952 |
France Paris 1930/1952
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Bronze 1930/1952 Woman Milking Cow c.1930 France Bz Plaquette by P. Lenoir
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Medal, Plaquette, Awarded 1952, c.1930, Bronze, France. LE LAIT (MILK) by Pierre-Charles Lenoir (1879–1953). First Prize square plaquette awarded to Mr G. Antoine-May, Concours Du Meilleur Rendement Moyen D'Etable. Obv. Woman milking cow, beautiful high relief surfaces, apple tree behind cow's head, milk bucket, P. Lenoir signed in lower left corner; Rv. Bottles and Milk Products on Table, award info bottom center in 5 line inscription, Syndicat Special at left edge, De Controle Et Beurrier at top, De L'ill De France at right edge. Very Attractive. Triangle Hallmark and Bronze on edge. Purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money, August 2014.
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| Belgium Congo Award Bz Plaquette 50 Years Le'Effort Vriens 1930/1962 |
Belgian Congo Congo 1930/1962
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Bronze 1930/1962 Belgium Congo Bz Plaquette Belgium Congo Bz 1930/1962 Belgium Congo 50 Years Le'Effort
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Medal, Plaquette, c1930, Bronze, France/Belgium. LE'EFFORT / CONGO BELGE by Antoine Vriens. Size: 50mm x 72mm. Obv. Male Partially Nude on boat pushing forward with stick - Allegory for effort or work; Rv. Awarded to Jean Serrao, 1912-1962, fifty years work in the Congo Belge. In the first half of the 20th century, medals were often awarded to deserving individuals. The awards were given by official institutions or companies. Many artists have been commissioned to design medals on the theme 'l'effort'. It is revealing to find out how the theme was treated by the different artists, from the point of view of concept, composition and style. This plaquette is a refined representation by Antoine Vriens. The effort may not be so impressive as a man pulling a boulder from a hill, but it is linked to skill in this art deco representation of a punter. Antoine Vriens was a Belgian sculptor who was born in 1902. Several works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'Sitting Nude' sold at De Vuyst 'Old Masters, Modern & Contemporary Art' in 2013. The artist died in 1987. Purchased in Belgium.
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| Belgium Bz Plaquette Rhode Island Red Ag Award 1931 |
Belgium 1931
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Bronze 1931 1931 Belgium Bz Plaquette Rhode Island Red Award
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Medal, Plaquette, 1931, Bronze, Belgium. COCK MEDAL, CHAMPION AWARD. Obv. Cock looking left, design above, all in tall upright oval, circle designs in corners, rounded edges; Rv. 1931, Prix De Championnat en Rhode Island Red, Mr. A. Van Opstal. 1931, Belgique, médaille de récompense, en laiton, 56x37mm 40 Grams. Inscriptions : PRIX DE CHAMPIONNAT / EN RHODE ISLAND RED / MR A VAN OPSTAL. Purchased in France.
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| France Silvered Bz Plaquette Marne Societe Award by E. Moulin 1931 |
France Paris (Marne) 1931
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Silvered Bronze 1931 1931 by E. Moulin (Pastoral Scene) France Silvered Bronze Plaquette Marne Award
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Medal, Plaquette, 1931, Silvered Bronze, France. MARNE SOCIETE AMICALE, Pastoral Scene Award Medal by E. Moulin awarded to Auguste Luling 1901-1931. Rectangle Medal with Rounded Top, Obv. Pastoral Scene Man Siting Beneath Tree watching over Sheep, Hills and City in far background, legend below "Stant et oves circum - nostri poenitet illas", Signature of Medallist lower right; Rv. Societe Amicale de la Marne, August Luling (Awardee), 1901-1931, Signature of Medallist lower right corner. Outstandingly beautiful design and execution. In Original velvet lined locking box. Purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money Show, August 2014.
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