Trinkets to Wear

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004

A diverse lot of 8 historical pins. Medal, 2" x 2", 1872, Boston, Massachusetts. This silvered cruciform medal is for the World's Peace Jubilee. On the obverse each arm of the cross bears the name of a famous composer, while the reverse lists participating countries. VF condition...Plus; Yorktown medal with hanger, 1 3/4" x 1 7/8", 1881, Virginia. The centennial of Washington's victory at Yorktown is commemorated here in brass. The obverse carries a highly detailed Virginia Seal while a bust of the young LaFayette is on the reverse. Toned Very Fine condition...Plus; Pin back button, 1 7/8" diameter, ca. 1900. A young man on horseback races across this button alerting anyone within earshot that the "Dam Has Burst". Perhaps this recalls the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Flood of 1889. VF...Plus; Connecticut pin, 3/4" x 3". ca. 1900's. What appears to be a tin coffin stamped CONNECTICUT is tied to a ribbon on the other end of which is a carved acorn likely signifying the Carter Oak. Fine condition...Plus; War of 1898 medal, 1" x 1 1/4". This gilt bronze piece has a Cuban flag on the obverse and the U.S.S. Maine on the reverse. With eagle hanger. VF condition...Plus; Brass tag with black ribbon, 1 1/2" x 3 1/2", 1904. A campaign item for Teddy reading ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS TO WASHINGTON DC 1904. VF...Plus; Medal with hanger, 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", 1916. An American soldier taking aim with his rifle is on the obverse of this heart-shaped Mexican Border Service "Souvenir". VF condition...Plus; Pin back lapel medal, 1" diameter, ca. 1924. Conjoined busts of Robert LaFollette and Burton K. Wheeler as Presidential candidates for the Progressive Party. VF condition.

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