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18K GOLD NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR G.A.R. CANE TOPPER

18K Gold Grand Army of the Republic Cane Topper. Ornate repousee' relief design. Engraved " Presented to ex-Governor Smythe by members of Fred Smythe Post #10 G.A.R. Newport New Hampshire 1881" 1.7 troy ounces, lined with base material. In 1860 Smythe introduced Lincoln in New Hampshire as" the next President of the United States". However, it would not be until 1865 that Smythe would be elected governor and charged with the responsibility of restructuring the states war debt. He was a key component in New England's support of the 14th amendment which guarantee's due process for all citizens. Some separation at seam, however structurally sound.