Confederate States of America Great Seal Medallion / SOLD

Confederate States of America Great Seal Medallion - Inventory Number: CON 585 / SOLD

Confederate Seal Medallion, silver on copper, 4" diameter. Central image of George Washington on horseback, encircled by a ring of Southern agricultural crops, the outer ring reading THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / 22 FEBRUARY 1862 / DEO VINDICE. The medal is housed in its original 5" x 6" velvet-lined gutta percha case, which is in fine condition with heavy relief decorations of a patriotic monument, eagles, shield, and angels. Provenance: originally owned by CSA Lieutenant Colonel Garnett Andrews, who later became mayor of Chattanooga (1891-1893) and descended in his family. Note: The original Great Seal of the Confederacy was designed and engraved in London, but did not reach the Confederacy until 1864, shortly before the evacuation of Richmond. The seal escaped capture by Federal authorities and fell into the hands of Col. John T. Pickett, who had a number of copies made in copper, silver and gold plate (gilded examples are the most scarce).

Inventory Number: CON 585 / SOLD