1871 Bronze Congressional Medal.
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This medal was awarded to George Robinson for saving the life of Seward during the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The medal is made of solid bronze. It reads: "To George F. Robinson. Awarded by the Congress of the United States, March 1, 1871 for his heroic conduct on the 14th day of April 1865. In saving the life of the Honorable Wm. H. Seward then Secretary of State of the United States.” The medal is signed by the maker: "G.Y. Coffin" and designer Paquet. Measures 3-1/8 inches in diameter x ¼ inches thick. In excellent condition.
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1871 Bronze Congressional Medal.
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