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Large Sized Theodore Roosevelt Copper Plaque. Designed

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Large Sized Theodore Roosevelt Copper Plaque. Designed
<B>Large Theodore Roosevelt Copper Plaque.</B></I> Designed by James Earl Fraser, the designer of the Buffalo nickel. Dated 1920. 10 x 13 3/4 inches. Copper. Portrait facing right with a three-line inscription: AGGRESSIVE FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT IS THE NOBLEST SPORT THE WORLD AFFORDS. This quote is attributed to Roosevelt during his tenure as New York police commissioner (1895-1897). The more frequently seen of the two sizes of this plaque, this larger variant is an impressive item. Cast by Decorative Arts, as indicated by the logo on the back: DecArtS. The plaque is essentially flawless, with medium brown color overall. The back has two screws and a wire hanger.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)