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Medal, Political

Object Name:
Medal, Political
Object ID:
2007.012.179
Description:
Medallion, William Howard Taft - Brass; Round coin-shaped body with a smooth rim. "27TH PRESIDENT U.S.A / 1909-1913 / WILLIAM H. TAFT" on obverse. Portrait of William H. Taft in center. ""BIG BILL TAFT" / "THE GREAT JURIST"" around perimeter of reverse. "LEGAL GENIUS / UNITED STATES / SOLICITOR GENERAL / GOVERNOR OF / THE PHILIPPINES / SECRETARY OF WAR / SPONSORED HIGH TARIFF / CHIEF JUSTICE / US SUPREME / COURT" in center of reverse.
Material:
Brass
Metal
Dimensions:
D-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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