35 / 169
33
H
Presidential and Political
About Uncirculated with just a touch of rub on the high spots.
Struck in a cast flan. Obverse with a large high-relief armored
bust of Washington to the right. The reverse bears a three line
concentric eulogy and an Indian standing, head downcast, with
an arrow in his right hand and his left leaning on a bow. A fine
display piece and one of the classics of the Washington series.
This medal was voted #24 in the Whitman listing of the 100
Greatest American Tokens and Medals. ($1250+)
171.
OATH OFALLEGIANCE - WREATH MEDAL, 1861.
Baker
297T; CM-3. 34mm. Silver. Anthony Paquet, Sc. Nicely toned
Unc. Obv: Houdon style bust right, THE CONSTITUTION
IS SACREDLY OBLIGATORY ON ALL around. The reverse
bears a heavy laurel wreath with the center blank for inscription.
Only 29 of these medalets were struck in silver. Julian reports
that some were used as marksmanship prizes for the Philadelphia
Rifle Club. We ran such a piece, struck in bronze, in our 1992
Eglit Sale which was awarded at the U.S. Sanitary Commission
Fair in 1864. We are unaware of any example of the silver piece
in awarded form. (G)
172.
WASHINGTON INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
COMMITTEE RIBBON, 1889.
9 x 2 5/8” Near Mint Condition.
Displayed eagle above CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION/ small
NK state seal/ jugate busts of Washington and Harrison with
draped flags to either side/ city seal of ELIZABETHJ, N.J./
APRIL 29
TH
1889/ SPECIAL/ COMMITTEE. Gold tassels at
bottom.
The New Jersey Historical Society was one of the three entities
(along with the NY Historical Society and New York Chamber of
Commerce) that hosted official functions of the 1889 Washington
Centennial Inaugural. The event was the first Congressional
enacted national holiday. Among the official events was the
tracing of George Washington’s travel to New York from
Elizabeth New Jersey which was re-enacted by President
Harrison and Cabinet members as well as distinguished guests.
The New Jersey Historical Society members and special guests
wore a distinct ribbon, an example of which is offered. The ribbon
is comparable to the official ribbon badge worn in New York by
the New York Centennial Inaugural Committee Members. The
New Jersey Historical Society presented President Harrison with
a special ribbon at Elizabeth and later presented him with an
official gold medal from the Society, listed by Susan Douglas in
her pioneer work as D-1 and 2. (G)
173.
WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL IN
SILVER, 1932.
Baker 900; Hansen 2; Baxter 360; Marqusee
167. 75.4mm. Silver. Laura Gardin Fraser, Sc. (U.S. Mint).
Uncirculated, but with several small digs on the reverse near
the knee on the figure if Liberty. WASHINGTON above and
the dates 1732 and 1932 separated by his coat of arms below.
The reverse bears a standing figure of Liberty holding a torch
and a sheathed sword. Above, an eagle and 13 scattered stars.
The figure separates the inscription: PROCLAIM - LIBERTY/
THROUGHOVT - ALL THE LAND.
300 of these medals were struck in silver and distributed as
first awards in the various states and regional school essay and
oratorical contests. (I)
Lot 171
Lot 172 (reduced)
Lot 173 (reduced)