"MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR" HUGE BRONZED COPPER "BUENA VISTA" MEDAL.
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Winning Bid:
$208.72
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #209 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1144 in auction 209
Item Description
Large heavy medal 3.5" and over .25" thick. The dies are by C.C. Wright. Obverse has raised bust, beneath is his name and above a wreath design with lower text "Resolution Of Congress May 9, 1848." Reverse features incredibly detailed battle scene all surrounded by two rattlesnakes forming a cartouche above sprays of cactus and oak. Text at top is "Buena Vista Feb. 22. & 23. 1847." The reverse features over 50 horses individually sculpted with mounted riders, a trumpeter, a flag bearer, and dozens of Cavalrymen, six cannons accented by smoke bursts all against a mountainous background. A few extremely small nicks scattered around the raised outer rim edges. Finish is extremely clean with just three small 1/8" spot marks showing in reflected light. Extremely Fine. Sen. Charles Dick Collection.
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