ABRAHAM LINCOLN RARE 1915 EVENT BRASS BADGE IN MINT LUSTER.
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Winning Bid:
$76.53 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
Value Code:
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Item Description
2-3/8" tall holding 4" ribbon with a couple of small creases at bottom tip. Brass hanger reads "Souvenir." Medallion has profile portrait of him with surrounding text "National Half Century Anniversary Exposition & Lincoln Jubilee/Aug. 22 - Sept. 16/1915/Chicago." Reverse has large depiction of American flag. Item was made by Schwabb of Milwaukee. This event was held at the Colosseum and celebrated the official end of slavery with the ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865. Rare and historic.
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