Medal, Political
- Object Name:
- Medal, Political
- Object ID:
- 2007.012.008
- Description:
- Medallion, James Buchanan. Circular, brass. "15th PRESIDENT, U.S.A 1857-1861 JAMES BUCHANAN" around outer rim of face. Portrait of Buchanan in center of face. "'OLD BUCK' 'OLD PUBLIC FUNCTIONARY'" around outer rim of reverse. "PRIVATE / IN WAR OF 1812 / CONGRESSMAN / UNITED STATES SENATOR / SECRETARY OF STATE / MINISTER TO ENGLAND / TRIED TO AVERT CIVIL / WAR BUT BELIEVED / IN STATE / RIGHTS" in center of reverse.
- 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
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