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Abraham Lincoln commemorative medal
- Creator:
- Davison's Sons
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia
- Origin Date:
- 1909
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 3 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0439
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Bronze Abraham Lincoln commemorative medal features a profile bust of Lincoln in relief. "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All; 1809-1909" is embossed around the top edge. "Copyright Davison's Sons Phila." is embossed around the bottom edge. An embossed olive wreath encircles the edge on the reverse of the medal. The following is embossed inside the wreath: "This medal was struck for the Grand Army of the Republic in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
