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NM - Ft. Wingate,McKinley County - c1880 - Ft. Wingate Token

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
NM - Ft. Wingate,McKinley County - c1880 - Ft. Wingate Token
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Very rare piece from post trader George L. Cook and good for 50 cents in trade-Kiser nm443d. In very good condition, with sharp and clear lettering.

The initial purpose of Fort Wingate was to control the large Navajo tribe to its north. It was involved in The Navajo's Long Walk. From 1870 onward the garrison was concerned with the Apache to the south and hundreds of scouts from the Navajo Tribe were enlisted at the fort through 1890.

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