1087

United States. Private Issue. 1911 Indian Peace Medal. German Silver. Choice Cameo Prooflike Uncircu

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United States. Private Issue. 1911 Indian Peace Medal. German Silver. Choice Cameo Prooflike Uncircu
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Lot: 1087
Title: United States. Private Issue. 1911 Indian Peace Medal. German Silver. Choice Cameo Prooflike Uncirculated.
Header: Rare 1911 Osage Indian Peace Medal
Just 25 Struck

Description: 38 mm. Dies as illustrated, by Edward Elder. Holed for suspension, as issued. The historic medal offered here is attractive in the extreme, brilliant white with prooflike mirror fields and fully frosted highpoint devices. This is one of only 25 Osage Indian Peace Medals struck in German Silver. (The background of this fascinating medal is recounted in Indian Peace Medals and Related Items by author Rita Laws, pages 41-42). Presented by Edward Knox Elder, an Indian trader and settler in Oklahoma, to the Osage Indian tribe of Pawhuska in that state.
The obverse bears the bust of a leading Osage chief in a fur cap surrounded by Indian legends which have been translated as “Osage Chief Bacon Rind.” The reverse bears the clasped hands of friendship between a White man and an Indian, with peace pipe and tomahawk above and reminiscent of the U.S. Mint-issued Indian Peace Medals. The legend translates as “Little Coon,” a name given by Elder as a complimentary title. This is likely the first medal bearing Indian words that was given to a tribe of Native Americans. Five medals were struck in Silver and presented to leading Chiefs; 25 were in German Silver; 25 in Brass; and 15 in Copper, struck for presentation to lesser Chiefs. Some 400 medals were struck in Aluminum for presentation to braves and squaws. This German Silver example would be a wonderful addition to any advanced collection of Indian Peace Medals. The only sale record located for this Edward Elder creation was for an Uncirculated Silver striking in Stack’s Ford XVI Sale 15 years ago, which sold at $5,500. Rare, neat, and beautiful, a winning combination.



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