Medalet promoting John Fremont for president, 1856. Gilt brass. DeWitt JCF 1856-8. Holed for suspension. OBV: Bust of Fremont to right; inscription, JOHN C. FREMONT. FREE SOIL & FREE SPEECH., around. REV: Displayed eagle; inscription, WM. L. DAYTON. FREE SPEECH. FREE MEN. around.
Bright, high grade specimen of the signature campaign medalet for the first Republican presidential nominee.
