Undated (1860s) Young America Fireman's Medal. By F.B. Smith and Hartmann. Brass. AU-58 (NGC).

30 mm. NGC has mounted this medal with the reverse up in the holder. Obv: Boy holding standard with American flag on rampart of armed fort, peripheral inscription YOUNG AMERICA OF THE 19TH CENTURY. Rev: Fireman with hose, peripheral inscription THE BRAVE, FEARLESS & GENEROUS HEARTED FIREMAN. Signed S & H on both sides. A very rare issue by Smith and Hartmann die sinkers, who operated at 122 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan.

From the Bob Miller "56salesman" Collection.