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Abraham Lincoln for President 1864 campaign medal
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 7/8 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0875
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 22mm brass 1864 presidential campaign medal features a left profile head and shoulders bust of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with the legend "Abraham Lincoln for President" surrounding the image. A hole has been cut above the image for suspension. The reverse features an eagle perched on a drum flanked by four flags on each side and a weapon and musket balls around the drum. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
