Medalet promoting John Fremont for president, 1856. 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.
The signature campaign medalet for the first Republican presidential nominee.
