Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Medals [173661]
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Two medals from the March 17, 1897 fight between Gentleman Jim Corbett and Fitzsimmons in Carson City. One is HK-276 showing James J. Corbett's bust on the obverse surrounded by 13 florets and having the name JAS. J. CORBETT below on the obverse. The reverse has the legend "SOUVENIER FOR THECHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD CARSON CITY NEV MARCH 17 1897" within a wreath and the words "CORBETT-FITZSIMMONS CONTEST" along the bottom edge. Brass, 33 mm. The other is heart shaped with two pugilists: Great Fight / Corbett & Fitzsimmons / Carson City / March 17 / 1897. 27 x 30 mm, holed. Carson City Nevada
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Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Medals [173661]
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