1907 INAUGURATION OF PA GOV. EDWIN S. STUART SOUVENIR MEDAL, FOB - 1906 CAPITOL

Description

This 1907 medal (or medal fob) is a souvenir of the inauguration of Edwin S. Stuart as the Governor of Pennsylvania, and it most likely was the fob (or drop) of a badge worn at the inauguration.  The front side has a very high-relief (three-dimensional) bust of Stuart, with the words
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE INAUGURATION OF EDWIN S. STUART  26TH GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA  JAN. 15 A. D. 1907
.  [NOTE: There is an error in this wording!  Stuart actually was the 24th Pennsylvania governor - not the 26th.]  The reverse has a detailed image of the state Capitol building, with the words
THE CAPITOL OF PENNSYLVANIA AT HARRISBURG DEDICATED OCTOBER 4, A. D. 1906
.  There is no mark for manufacturer or metal content, but the composition is aluminum with a very bright silver surface.  This item was a proof strike, with frosted design elements and very bright, reflective fields.  T
he size is approximately 38 x 43 mm (1-1/2 x 1-11/16").
This item is in very fine condition, with no apparent actual wear, signs of handling, and limited soiling, and it remains very bright.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.  NOTE:  The actual item has a very good silver color, is much lighter in color, is much brighter, and is more attractive than in the photos.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.  Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.
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