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on .999 Silver) (4.64 oz.) Mico Kaufman, Sc. (MACO) Edgenumbered “1644”. Unc. (F)1146. PROOF SILVER MEDAL, GRF 1974-4. 63mm. .999 Silver. (4.70oz.) Brilliant Proof. Edge numbered “438” No box or paperwork.(F)JIMMY CARTER, 1977Lot 1152Lot 11471147. AUTOGRAPHED CARTER OFFICIAL INAUGURAL MEDAL,1977. JC 1977-5. Uncirculated. The reverse of this official medalbears the authentic autograph of President Jimmy Carter inscribedwith a black felt pen.This is the first time we have ever seen an inaugural medalautographed by the President. Most unusual – and perhapsunique! (F)GERALD R. FORD - VICE PRESIDENT, 19731148. FORD OFFICIAL VP PROOF SILVER MEDAL. GRF 1973-3.63mm. Silver. (4.76 oz.) Proof. Unc. Serial “1230”. (F)1149. OFFICIAL MEDAL. GRF 1973-4. 63mm. .999 Silver. (3.98 oz.)Edge numbered “1379” Unc. No box or pamphlet. (F)1150. PROOF SILVER “UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN” MEDAL. GRF1973-7. 38mm. Proof .999 Silver. (1 oz.) Reeded Edge.The small low relief 38mm proof silver medal was designated the“University of Michigan medal” in expectation of selling many toFord’s fellow alumni. A special marketing solicitation was made tothe Michigan alumni which proved quite successful; selling morecopies (11,151) that the large bronze medal. (C)NELSON ROCKEFELLER –VICE PRESIDENT 19741151. SILVER MEDAL. NAR 1974-2. 63.5mm. .999 Silver. (5.00.oz.) Frank Eliscu, Sc. Unc. Edge numbered “0438”. No box orpamphlet. (F)WORLDS FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONSCENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, 1876of one of the 13 colonies around 1776/ JULY 4/ 1876. Looped attop and suspended by a blue ribbon with 13 stars.The Centennial Legion was organized on July 4, 1876, inPhiladelphia, during the Centennial celebration. A mammoth paradefeatured the newly formed Legion comprised of historic militarycommands from the thirteen original states. The organizationstill exists and is comprised of 83 Historic Military Commands. Aprimary purpose is to keep alive the ancient traditions and preservethe records of the military organizations who protected our countryduring the Revolutionary period. (D-E)1153. 1876 CENTENNIAL-ART GALLERY/ MAIN BUILDING MEDAL.51.5mm. WM. Proof-like XF/AU. Obverse: At center, a view ofthe Art Gallery building. Above: CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONALEXHIBITION/ ART GALLERY. In the exergue: FAIRMOUNTPARK/ PHILADELPHIA/ 1876. Reverse:; Displayed eagle uponcrossed flags above view of the main Building. In exergue: MAINBUILDING/ INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/ FAIRMOUNT PARK/PHILDELPHIA/ 1876. In tiny letters below, 2 lines of stats aboutthe building. (C)1154. MEMORIAL MEDAL, 1876. Rulau PaPh 155. 23.9mm. Brass. NotHoled. Unc. .Obv: MEMORIAL MEDAL above view of MemorialHall. 1776, below. Rx: STRUCK WITHIN/ THE/ INTERNATIONAL/EXHIBITION/ 1876. (B)1155. INDEPENDENCE HALL/ LIBERTY BELL SILVER TOKEN, 1876.18mm. Silver. Key, Sc. Choice nicely toned Unc. Holed with ring attop, as made Obv: Border of 3 stars around building view. Below;INDEPENDENCE HALL. Rx: 1776 1876 LIBERTY BELL aroundbell at center. (C)PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 18781156. PARIS EXPOSITION CAPTIVE BALLOON MEDAL, 1878.Malpas 99. 51mm. Gilt Bronze. With integral loop and ring, butmissing the tricolor ribbon & hanger bar. C. Trottin, Sc. XF/AU.Obv: View of the captive balloon over the Tuileries, the Arch deTriomphe in the background. PANORAMA DE PARIS/ 1878in exergue. Rx: SOUVENIR/ DE MON ASCENSION/ DANS/LE GRAND BALLOON CAPTIF/ A VAPEUR/ DE MR. HENRYGIFFARD. Given to passengers aboard the balloon as a souvenir1152. BADGE OF THE CENTENNIAL LEGION OF HISTORIC MILITARYCOMMANDS, 1876., 35.4mm. Bronze. AU. Obv: Beaded circleenclosing a shield over draped flags and a Liberty Cap. Outer bandinscribed: THE CENTENNIAL LEGION OF HISTORIC MILITARYCOMMANDS INC. Rx: 13 semi circles, each containing the nameH178