1893 World’s Fair GLOBE HALF ONLY of 2pc FORT DEARBORN Rotating Aluminum Medal

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1893 World’s Fair GLOBE HALF ONLY of 2pc FORT DEARBORN Rotating Aluminum Medal
This auction is for the
obverse half only
of a very scarce medal from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  The medal originally was made in 2 parts which were uniface and connected at the top and to rotate - possibly holding advertising or a memo sheet on the inside.  The specifics include:
Exposition:
1893 Columbian Exposition
Location:
Chicago
Diameter:
44 mm, approximately 1 ¾”
Composition:
aluminum
Obverse:
Columbus over two hemispheres, an eagle, and tiny Fairgrounds Buildings.
Reverse:
MISSING
- would have shown Fort Dearborn As It Stood on Michigan Avenue
Condition:
Obverse is Fine with wear, reverse half is MISSING
Combined Shipping:
I offer combined shipping for multiple purchases -
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Terms and Conditions
All items guaranteed as represented. All returns require e-mail notification within 3 days of receipt.   Winning bidder pays 3 oz postage for USA shipment.
Combined shipping is available to save you postage.
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. US shipments will include Tracking.