10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Identified Gold Chicago Mercantile Battery Medal

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: Sale #3034M - 3034MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 26, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Identified Gold Chicago Mercantile Battery Medal, c. late 19th century, gold bar engraved "G.H. Mendson," with a black-velvet ribbon and a gold badge with crossed cannons engraved "Chicago Mercantile Battery" with all of the battles they participated in around the outside, and a gold chevron bottom engraved "Organized Aug 29 62," ht. 4 1/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $400-600

In very good condition.


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Keywords

Nicholas A. Penachio, Chicago