1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Grand Army of the Republic medallion

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: x x 1 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0473
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Gold Grand Army of the Republic medallion features a bust of Abraham Lincoln in relief. "Abraham Lincoln" is embossed around the top edge. An embossed wreath encircles the edge on the back of the coin. "32nd National Encampment, G.A.R., Sep.5-10, 1898, Cincinnati, O." is embossed inside the wreath. "410" is handwritten on a label adhered to the back. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum