1892-1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Award Medal. Bronze. 76.3 mm. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles E. Barber. Eglit-90, Rulau-X3. Mint State.Originally preserved with glints of flint gray to otherwise medium brown surfaces. The Columbian Exposition award medal is widely recognized as one of the finest medallic portraits of Christopher Columbus ever produced. This one was awarded to Victor Gerschal, whose name is on the base of the plaque on the reverse. Housed in the original fitted case with black plush interior, metal exterior that has toned lightly in golden-gray. The clasp and hinge are fully functional, the case in Extremely Fine condition with a trace of glue residue on the top. (Total: 2 items)
