Civil War Token - 1863 - Franz Sigel Hero of Pea Ridge / Union For Ever

Description

Historical 1863 Civil War patriotic token in copper. Rider atop horse at center with Hero of Pea Ridge above at edge (legend not fully visible as usual) and F. Sigel below in exergue on obverse; shield at center with Union For Ever and date around at edge on reverse. Fuld 180/343. We do not make any claims as to the grade of this object, please use the photographs provided to judge for yourself.
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