McKinley Sound Money Protection Medal

Object/Artifact

McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

McKinley Sound Money Protection Medal

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1600

Description

This item is a small gold political medal for William McKinley's presidential campaign. One side features a shield with olive branches and the words, "Sound Money Protection." The other side features an engraved portrait of William McKinley with his name engraved below. There ia a hole at the top for the medal to hang from something but it is currently not hanging from anything.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL