1883 White Metal Medal GW-1014, R.E. Lee Camp No.1
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$1,140 SP64 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1883 medal GW-1014 in white metal is the white metal version of the R.E. Lee Camp No. 1 medal. The lower-cost white metal composition indicates this was produced for broader distribution among camp members or the general public. The white metal version preserves the same design connecting Washington's legacy to the Confederate veterans' organization, reflecting the post-Reconstruction consensus that both sides had fought honorably and could unite under the banner of the founding fathers. White metal examples are condition-sensitive and often show wear from handling and environmental exposure. The international dimension of Washington medals includes pieces produced in France, England, Germany, and other European countries, reflecting the global fascination with the American revolutionary leader and first president.
Rarity Notes
White metal. R.E. Lee Camp No. 1. Less expensive version for wider distribution.
Cross References
Musante-Baker GW-1014; PCGS #788511; R.E. Lee Camp No. 1
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