1866 Major General George G. Meade Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian PE-20. Bronze. Choice Mint State.

81 mm. Nearly in the Gem category, both sides are sharply defined with subtle pale gold and powder blue undertones to dominant copper-brown patina. There really are no blemishes of note, the finish satiny with modest semi-reflective tendencies in the fields. Housed in the original felt-lined case, which is complete with a fully functional clasp, light to moderate scuffing around much of the exterior. Awarded by the Union League of Philadelphia during the summer of 1866, this medal may have been produced to support General Meade in the controversy that was raging at the time over the commitment of General Daniel Sickles' Union troops at the Battle of Gettysburg. During July and August of that year the Philadelphia Mint produced 100 additional bronze examples, after which the dies were returned to the Union League. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)

Estimate: $ 900