Medal promoting Martin Van Buren for president, 1840. White metal. DeWitt MVB 1840-5. Holed for suspension. OBV: Bust of Van Buren to left signed SMITH F. at truncation, around, M. VAN BUREN, all enclosed in oak and olive wreath. REV: Around, (VAN BUREN) THE COUNTRY DEMANDS HIS REELECTION, enclosing eagle with wings upraised, standing upon small iron safe, olive branch in talon.
The most desirable of the small number of Van Buren reelection medals. Only the second we have handled in 25 years. High grade example showing light wear, well above average.
