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Posted 7 years ago

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I think I have narrowed this down to Racine, Wisconsin, 1881-1883. Can anyone add any more information?

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OlofZ, 7 years ago
Really cool! I read about Company F and Racine 1881-1883. My only problem is that this art style is so typical Art Nouveau, I doubt it's designed in 1880's, rather 15-20 years later. Just a subjective thought. Who or what was Sugden?
Militarist, 7 years ago
Thanks OlofZ. The reason I think 1881-1883 is those are the only years that there was only one active company F in the Wisconsin National Guard. In later years they would have had to mention a regiment number so that it would be known which company F the medal was for. There were Sugdens in the Racine area who might have sponsored such a medal but I have found no record of that yet.
scottvez, 7 years ago
Great piece-- very well made!

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Can you post an image of the back?

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Militarist, 7 years ago
Scott the reverse is blank and without any clues other than what is left of the pin. Thanks for asking.
Militarist, 7 years ago
Just found out that this medal was awarded in 1896.

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