Tammany Society American, late 18th/early 19th century, central engraved snake, zigzag, dot and dash border, "BEWARE", "WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS THERE IS MY COUNTERYSIC" and "Oct 14th 1492", with salmon silk ribbon with fringe, unmarked, 3 in., heavy wear to silk. Notes: Accompanied by a scientific analysis report by Jennifer Mass, Ph.D., indicating the metal is “consistent with post-revolutionary war date for the Society’s formation, and suggests that the medal is contemporary with the Society’s Founding or was made shortly thereafter”.
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