Adapted from The North American Indian Portfolios, 1993 ~ Library of Congress
| for Seminole Outfits by Michael R. Brown (revised Jan. 1991) in 19th Century Seminole Men`s Clothing
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Adapted from The North American Indian Portfolios, 1993 ~ Library of Congress
| for Seminole Outfits by Michael R. Brown (revised Jan. 1991) in 19th Century Seminole Men`s Clothing
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| These medals were given out as tokens of friendship and symbols of allegiance to the U.S. They were given out for many reasons; not just for treaties, but for 'services' to the U.S. ___________________________________
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Distribution | Choose your Time Period and Choose your Medal:
1823 (Tr. Of Moultre Creek) James Madison James Monroe
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"Indian Peace Medals in American History", Francis Paul Prucha, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1971
U.S. Mint
Sell Reproductions in Bronze of Large (3 in.) and a modern small size (1 5/16 in) [not shown]. As the originals were silver, these reproductions should be plated to look authentic. One person coated one with silver solder. Looked good. |
Complete Index to Articles in 19th Century Seminole Mens Clothing
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