1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence International Exposition Medal of Award. Bronze. 76.5 mm. By Albert Laessle. Extremely Fine.

Obv: Defiant eagle protecting nest with Independence Hall and a rising sun in the distance, designer's signature near lower right border. Rev: Inscription SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA 1776-1926 around wreath enclosing another inscription MEDAL / OF AWARD in center. Edge: BBB Co PHILA. Housed in its original leather and plush Bailey Banks and Biddle Co. case, which is tattered, and split at the corners, but complete.

From the Howard B. Teich Collection.