Medal, Political

Object Name:

Medal, Political

Object ID:

2007.012.003

Description:

Medallion, Chester A. Arthur. Brass; circular with smooth rim. "21ST PRESIDENT U.S.A 1881-1885 CHESTER A. ARTHUR" printed in rectangle around outer edge of top face. Portrait of Chester A. Arthur stamped in center of top face. "'OUR CHET' 'FIRST GENTLEMAN OF THE LAND'" printed around outer edge of back face. "O.M / GENERAL / IN CIVIL WAR / COLLECTOR OF PORT / OF NEW YORK / VICE PRESIDENT / BECAME PRESIDENT UPON / DEATH OF GARFIELD / FAVORED / CIVIL SERVICE / PROMOTION." printed in center of back face.

Material:

Brass
Metal

Dimensions:

H-0.05 Dia-1 inches

Provenance:

Donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Stanley Hamel, Feb 16, 2007.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stanley A. Hamel

People:

Hamel, Stanley A. (1927-2012), Arthur, Chester Alan (1829-1886)

Subjects:

Political candidates, Political elections, Politicians, Politics & government, Presidents, White House