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Souvenir Pin with Pendant Medal

Souvenir Pin with Pendant Medal
Title
Souvenir Pin with Pendant Medal
Date 
ca. 1812
Description 
Gold-colored. Pin in the shape of a ship, with medal suspended by two rings. Medal depicts three ships and is inscribed: "SOUVENIR. MOBILIZATION & ENTERTAINMENT OF/U.S. NAVAL FLEET.OCT. 1912/NEW YORK". Reverse of medal depicts