Badge, a souvenir of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892. Silvered brass shell, formed in the shape of a Spanish caravel at sea, bas relief portrait of Colubus between masts, inscription, 1492 / WORLD'S FAIR / 1892 / OFFICIAL SOUVENIR, in raised letters on the port side of the ship. Gate clasp verso.
Impressive and very finely produced badge from the world's fair that marked the 400th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage.
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