Lot 161
1892 Grant's Tomb Medallion in Original Leather Box, 2nd 1864 Medallion, + Three Grand Army of the Republic Medals in Superb Condition. Superb collection of Civil War era related medals and two important medallion:
1.) Very prized Ulysses S Grant Washington Lincoln Commemorative Peace Medal. American bronze medal commemorating the life of President Ulysses S. Grant. c.1892. The front features 3 relief busts of the presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. The reverse features an image of Grant's Tomb. Inscribed "FATHER SAVIOUR DEFENDER" "APRIL 27. 1892." on the front in raised block period script. Inscribed "BORN APRIL 27. 1822. DIED JULY 23. 1885." "LET US HAVE PEACE" in raised block period script. The medal comes in its original case. Issued on the occasion of Benjamin Harrison laying the cornerstone for Grant's Tomb. Extremely handsome medallion measures 2 1/16" in diameter, 1/4" thick, and weighs 2.4 ozt. The case measures 3 1/8" long, 3" wide, and 7/8" thick. Superior condition
2.) Civil War year, 1864 Great Central Fair-U.S. Sanitary Commission Medal Bronzed copper, 57 mm, rims 6 mm thick, 106.6 gm. Dies by Paquet. Obverse scene of caring for the wounded, legend around WE GIVE OUR WEALTH FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR HEALTH FOR US, reverse eight-line inscription IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR FOR THE U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION HELD AT PHILADELPHIA JUNE 1864
Three highly collectible Civil War related medals, The Grand Army of the Republic
1.) The Grand Army of the Republic (Founded 1866-Dissolved 1956) was an enormous fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, Union Navy, Marines and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Springfield, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of "posts" across the nation. Politically and culturally the organization was immensely influential. An excellent example with a most unusual Post 103 pin from Philadelphia across the grosgrain flag. Excellent condition with superior age patina on the medal.
2.) GAR Naval Veteran Association of Connecticut, U.S. Navy June 18, 1884, outstanding medal with nautical elements of a US Navy anchor, chain, ropes, a banner all surrounding a fine engraving of the USS. Constitution. Rare (we could not find another example) and in superior condition.
3.) GAR Union Artillery Battery pin, 1886 excellent condition with pin back intact. Estimated Value $600 - UP
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