Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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James K. Polk Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1140
Date:
1846
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of James Polk facing left with legend: "JAMES K POLK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES./1845". Reverse bears legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP" with clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
