RARE UTAH INDIAN WAR MEDAL

RARE UTAH INDIAN WAR MEDAL “PRESENTED BY THE STATE OF UTAH TO NILES HANSEN”. Only three states are known to have issued campaign badges to recognize their veterans of the frontier era (Utah, Nebraska, and Minnesota). The upper bar forming the pin bears the likeness of an Indian wearing a war bonnet and is dated “1850-1872”. The copper alloy planchet, approx 1-3/4″ in diameter, bears the inscription “UTAH INDIAN WAR VETERAN” along with a spread eagle, cross flags, and shield marked “INDUSTRY 1847”. CONDITION: The medal is in overall near excellent condition with only slight soiling and minor wear to the ribbon. 4-32432 DM13 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2077B	$1,725.00	RARE UTAH INDIAN WAR MEDAL “PRESENTED BY THE STATE OF UTAH TO NILES HANSEN”. Only three states are known to have issued campaign badges to recognize their veterans of the frontier era (Utah, Nebraska, and Minnesota). The upper bar forming the pin bears the likeness of an Indian wearing a war bonnet and is dated “1850-1872”. The copper alloy planchet, approx 1-3/4″ in diameter, bears the inscription “UTAH INDIAN WAR VETERAN” along with a spread eagle, cross flags, and shield marked “INDUSTRY 1847”. CONDITION: The medal is in overall near excellent condition with only slight soiling and minor wear to the ribbon. 4-32432 DM13 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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