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Medalet celebrating the inauguration of President James A. Garfield, Washington, 1881. Brass. Holed for suspension.

Obv. Bust of Garfield to left; inscription around, JAMES A. GARFIELD. Rev. Above, representation of the White House; center, a scene depicting a boy horseback towing boat in canal; below, inscription, CANAL BOY 1845/ PRESIDENT U.S/ INAUGURATED MAR. 4. 1881.

A choice example of this souvenir of the event.