Engraver
Charles Barber
Engraver
George T. Morgan
Minter
United States Mint
Depicted
James A. Garfield
(American, 1831 – 1881)
James A. Garfield Peace Medal
1882
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 3 x 2 5/16 in. ( 7.6 x 5.9 cm )
INV.1782
DescriptionOval struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of James Garfield facing left with legend: "JAMES A. GARFIELD / PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1881." Reverse depicts settler and Native American in front of log cabin and farm scene; wreath encircling crossed peace pipe and tomahawk below exergual line; inscription: "PEACE" above scene.MarkingsObverse marked below bust truncation, at right: "C.E. BARBER F."; reverse, on exergual line, at right: "M"
ClassificationsMEDALS
