Medalet promoting James G. Blaine for president, 1884. Gilt brass. DeWitt JGB 1884-18. Holed for suspension.Obv: Bust of Blaine to left, inscription around, JAMES G. BLAINE. Rev: Inscription around, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1884, enclosing BORN 1830/ IN, small bust of Washington, CO./ PENNA.
This uncommon medalet, in giving Blaine's place of birth, cleverly associates him with the nation's first president. Choice, high grade example.