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James A. Garfield Presidential Medal
Artist/Maker
Engraver
Depicted (American, 1831 – 1881)

James A. Garfield Presidential Medal

1882
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm)
INV.3894
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Garfield facing left with legend: "JAMES A. GARFIELD." Reverse contains inscription within laurel wreath at center: "INAUGURATED/MARCH 4/1881."; legend around border: "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES."
MarkingsInscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "C.E.BARBER F."
ClassificationsMEDALS