1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Medal
Schwaab Stamp & Seal Co., Milwaukee - Gold-Plated Bronze, Reeded Edge
#128313; Specifications
Attribute
Details
Event
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
Location
Seattle, Washington
Date
1909
Manufacturer
Schwaab Stamp & Seal Co., Milwaukee
Composition
Gilt (Gold-Plated Bronze)
Diameter
~38 mm
Edge
Reeded
Loop
None
Catalog Status
Not listed in HK; private issue
#128313; Obverse Design
Three allegorical female figures in classical attire:
Left: Holding a book and quill - symbolizes Education and Knowledge
Center: Holding a bowl and sheaf of wheat - represents Agriculture and Abundance
Right: Holding a model train - signifies Transportation and Industrial Progress
Background includes stylized trees and mountains, evoking the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
#128313; Reverse Design
Bold inscription:"ALASKA - YUKON - PACIFIC EXPOSITION / SEATTLE 1909"
No wreath or border, emphasizing clarity and commemorative purpose.
#128313; Historical Significance
This medal commemorates the 1909 AYPE, a world's fair celebrating Seattle's emergence as a Pacific gateway. Unlike the official HK-listed medals, this privately issued piece by Schwaab features a unique trio of symbolic figures, each representing a pillar of civilization. Its reeded edge and gilt finish suggest it was a premium souvenir, possibly sold at the exposition or through affiliated vendors.

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