A University of Wisconsin William F. Vilas medal - fob
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A University of Wisconsin William F. Vilas medal - fob from 1923, 14 karat rose and green gold with laurel wreath and scroll ornament, the back engraved "Arthur T. Thorsen Univ. of Wis. Wisconsin vs. Minnesota 1923", 12.9g TW
Condition
good, with wear and fine scratches, top of loop abraded for gold testing, precious metal content tested. William F. Vilas was a professor of law at the University of Wisconsin, and served in the U.S. Senate from 1891 - 1897. The medal was first awarded in 1910, to recognize excellence in debate and oratory. In 1912 Mrs. Vilas set up an endowment to fund the award, and added a cash prize for essays. ACCESSORIES:
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A University of Wisconsin William F. Vilas medal - fob
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