Depicted
William Henry Harrison
(American, 1773 – 1841)
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Medal
1840
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass, silk
Overall (Medal): 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Gift of Mrs. John R. Bennet
1949.124
W. H. Harrison (1773-1841) was the ninth president of the United States. He was elected into office in 1840 and died in office in 1841.
DescriptionBrass die-struck campaign medal with obverse depicting uniformed bust of W. H. Harrison facing left and surrounded by legend: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON/BORN FEB 9 1773"; reverse with log cabin with American flag on the roof; legend above: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE"; inscription in exergue:"THE HERO/OF/TIPPECANOE"; yellow silk ribbon drawn through hole punched at top center.ClassificationsMEDALS
