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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
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P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 
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Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
c. 1824, Marquis De Lafayette Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Extremely Fine. 1.25" x 7.25", black on white silk. An oval portrait within an ornate wreath, bordered by rays and engraved above, "La Fayette / The Friend of Freedom"; below should be "The Country's Boast," but only "The" and portions of the other letters are visible. By H. Korn, Philadelphia, to celebrate Lafayette's return visit to the United States (1824-25). A very handsome ribbon. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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