EARLY "CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY" MEDAL.
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$74.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #208 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1277 in auction 208
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Item Description
1.75" white metal with holed rim and a small metal loop. Front has scene of man holding "Sobriety" flag and woman holding "Domestic Comfort" flag with each flanking a shield inscribed "IHS" and mounted by a cross with an angel upper left holding a halo above the man's head. Rim inscription is "In Hoc Signo Vinces." At the bottom is name of apparent sculptor "A.C. Morin." Back of the piece has a large cross design with group name on upper rim and "Founded 25 July 1840" on lower rim. The item was probably issued shortly after 1840. Text within the cross reads "Pledge/I Promise To Abstain From All Intoxicating Drinks & Except Used Medicinally And By Order of A Medical Man And To Discountenance The Cause & Practice of Intemperance." Small rim nicks and slightly worn details but text is all readable.
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