Museum Collections
Luce Center
General Franklin Pierce Presidential Campaign Medal
Object Number:
INV.3345
Date:
1852
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 in. ( 2.6 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Franklin Pierce facing right with legend: "GEN FRANK. PIERCE/THE STATESMAN & SOLDIER." Reverse contains a nine-line inscription (illegible). Hole punched at top center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.