Lot 495
[Van Buren, Martin] 1837 Peace Medal. 1837 Bronze Peace medal, 3 in. diameter with image of President Van Buren on obverse and cross tomahawk and peace pipe and the shaking of hands with the words "Peace and Friendship" on the reverse. These attractive medals were given to Indian chiefs by U.S. government representatives and military officers upon negotiating a treaty. Condition very fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 400.
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| Realized $230 |
