Depicted
James A. Garfield
(American, 1831 – 1881)
James A.Garfield Commemorative Medal
1881
Place madeUnited States, North America
White metal
Overall (diameter): 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
INV.3852
DescriptionWhite metal struck medal with obverse depicting clothed bust of Garfield facing left with legend: "JAMES A. GARFIELD/THE NATION'S/CHOICE/FOR PRESIDENT, 1880." Reverse contains inscription at center: "JULY 2ND 1881 [within laurel wreath]/'DANGER/THAT FOUND HIM/FAITHFUL,/CROWNS HIM/GREAT' "; legend above: " 'FOR HIM THE CIVIC WREATH." Hole punched at center top.ClassificationsMEDALS
