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Socialist 'Brotherhood of the Union' medal, pin-back, inscribed, dated 1886
Socialist 'Brotherhood of the Union' medal, pin-back, inscribed, dated 1886
Socialist 'Brotherhood of the Union' medal, pin-back, inscribed, dated 1886

Socialist 'Brotherhood of the Union' medal, pin-back, inscribed, dated 1886

$ 8.44

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Organization: Brotherhood of the Union
  • Modification Description: Fully inscribed on rear face.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Year: 1886
  • Size: approx. 3" X 2"
  • Condition: Medal and pin clasp are in good order. Original patina. Possibly brass. Approximately 3" from top of clasp to bottom of medal. Medal approximately 2" wide.
  • Item Type: Medal, pin-backed
  • Modified Item: Yes

    Description

    OldMahoganyRocker is glad to offer an original, antique, fully inscribed award medal from the
    'Brotherhood of the Union'
    ;
    an early US men's Socialist, social welfare organization founded by George Lippard (see Wikipedia).
    This medal is in it's found condition bearing it's original patina.  The item measures approximately 2" wide by 3" long.  The  raised image on the front is of the organization's "Holy Flame", which is what the H*F stands for.
    The inscription text reads :
    Presented
    To Past
    S.E.W.
    James E. Russell
    By
    Supreme Circle
    of
    C.A.
    Oct. 12th 1886
    I gladly accept eBay Managed Payments only.
    This item will be shipped Priority Mail via the USPS.
    This item is being sold 'As Is'; no returns are offered.
    US shipments only.
    Thank you for your interest.