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Indian Chief Medal

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:11,500.00 CAD Estimated At:23,000.00 - 25,000.00 CAD
Indian Chief Medal
SOLD
12,500.00CAD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2020 May 01 @ 18:25UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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Used for the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada in 1860.The medal was one issued in 1840 but had the Prince's feathers engraved to the left of Queen Victoria and the date 1860 to the right of Queen Victoria. The medals were presented to Indian Chiefs along the Prince's travel route. They come in 3 sizes. 37, 60 and 53 mm. This specimen is the largest size, 75 mm. There is a hanger at the top. These medals are very sought after and scarce.