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1933 Chicago World's Fair 70mm Research & Industry Bronze Medal Unique Engraving
1933 Chicago World's Fair 70mm Research & Industry Bronze Medal Unique Engraving
1933 Chicago World's Fair 70mm Research & Industry Bronze Medal Unique Engraving
1933 Chicago World's Fair 70mm Research & Industry Bronze Medal Unique Engraving

1933 Chicago World's Fair 70mm Research & Industry Bronze Medal Unique Engraving

$ 105.33

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Composition: Bronze
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: (Probable) Unique Engraving On The Edge - "James A. Kearns City Treasurer"
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Type: Medal

    Description

    1933 / 1934 Chicago World's Fair / Century Of Progress
    Huge 70mm / 138.8 gram Research & Industry Bronze Medal
    With (Probable) Unique Rim Engraving - "James A. Kearns City Treasurer".  This exact medal must have been presented to him personally during his tenure as City of Chicago Treasurer, a position he held from 1931-1935.
    James A. Kearns emigrated from County Mayo, Ireland in 1883, becoming a lawyer in Chicago where he served as Alderman, Clerk of Court and City Treaurer (the second ranking official in Chicago at the time).  He was known as "Weeping Jim" because of his propensity for attending Irish wakes.  He was recognized as "Father of the Chicago flag" because he introduced a resolution in 1915 calling for a flag in a city which up to that time did not have one.
    **Please See Photos To Appreciate Condition**
    **OVER 20 YEAR eBay PRESENCE**