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Looking for any info about this. It weighs .54 oz. It measures a little under 1-1/2" diam. Looks to be gold, but cannot be sure. Found today while "picking" here in Maine. (Edited, it is 1-1/2" diam.)   *** Staff Edit - Added large image from Facebook  ***Edited by Sabbath
03/16/2013 1:48 pm
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 That is nice not sure of the history but an interesting medal. |
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Thanks Philadelphian for the information. You honor your quote Quote:
"Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man." --William Penn |
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By "approximation" I meant that the legends and devices are all the same on the two pieces, but with different fonts, and a different image of the minuteman figure. One token was not meant to try to perfectly copy the other, like a counterfeit. More like two different products from the same set of instructions, or two different drafts in the overall process. The real differences are that yours has a loop mount, which may have been added later, but the fact that yours is uniface suggests it was meant to be worn. What does the engraving on the back say, by the way? Can't make it out. The Cary Library specimen has two faces, and still has the documentation from the original sale. Maybe a one-sided obverse dry run piece was turned into a pendant, or maybe they were making these too, to sell alongside the full medallions. Have you tried the Lexington Historical Society, if there is one?
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The back is inscribed, "From the Citizens of Lexington to 2nd Lieut. (C?) L. Parker", "Co. H. 11 Regt. Mass State Guard, 1919".
I am unable to decipher his first name or it could even be another part of his rank. Also not 100% in regard to "H. 11.", the cursive is a lot different than I am used to.
I have not tried the Lexington Historical Soc. but that is a good idea. Thanks!
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I'm attempting to use the re-sizer for the first time, I'm sorry if this doesn't work..  |
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Wow! That 1975 bicentennial medal must be the reproduction, then.
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So 1919 is a little too early for a sesquicentennial medal, but do you think the Citizens of Lexington smoothed down one of these centennial medals for the reverse inscription? http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Eve...al_1875.htmlThe style of letters is still different, though. Edited by philadelphian
03/18/2013 5:35 pm
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I was just looking closely at the back, and I had never noticed the half circle mark in the middle. It says something, but it so worn, I cannot make it out...even with a loop unfortunately. It is raised lettering too, not a stamp. Just another thing to pile onto the mystery of this thing..lol.
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Well, so far I have not found out too much more. What I have found out is...the Parker family is a well known family from Lexington. Capt. John Parker being the most well known. He has a famous quote: "Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." I BELIEVE this medal may have been given to one of his decedents. I contacted the Lexington Historical Society, and they would/could not give me any info, but they did however, show a lot of interest in putting it in their collection, so I think there may be a conflict of interest. They asked if I would consider donating it. I am still actively trying to pin point exactly when this was made and why it was given etc, so if anyone has any info or suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks  |
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Update: Had the medal tested, it is gold plated. Still have not found out who the person is that it was presented to. Historical Society asking if I would sell it to them.
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If they've moved up from a donation to a sale, it must be said, can't think of a place more deserving of this medal.
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I could not agree more.
My dilemma is the fact that I do not want to sell something before I know every question I have about it, as I'm sure you can understand.
I think at this point I am gonna just sit back and hope eventually someone will recognize it and can shed some light on it.
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Posted 03/16/2013 9:26 pm
