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William H. Harrison - 1841 Reform Campaign Ribbon

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
William H. Harrison - 1841 Reform Campaign Ribbon
Printed silk campaign ribbon. Upper portion features an eagle with streamer proclaiming, "Maumee - Fort Meigs - Thames - Tippecanoe", four battlefields at which Harrison achieved military victories. Bottom of the ribbon bears a log cabin with a horse-and-plow and the text "We will take him from the plough 1841.". Extreme bottom edge imprinted "Published by Valentine No. 50 John St. N.Y." [2-1/2" W x 7" H]. Light toning and creases [one horizontal crease affecting the top of Harrison's head].