Sweeney's Emporium
P.O. Box 936, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0936
800-858-2646 FAX 913-962-2451
email: oldwest1@sweeney-emporium.com

"Offering The Rare & Unusual - From One Collector To Another"
Mining Memorial

Illinois Mining Massacre Medal & Image - 2 items from huge mining war caused by broken pact between workers/management.

a. Pendant medal, gold color. Pin bar: "60/E.F. Long". Round medal: "Presented by Mt. Olive L.U. (labor union) 728, U.M.W. of A." (United Mine Workers of Amer.) Crossed pick & shovel, clasped hands & "4 killed, 6 wounded". "Reminder of Miners Massacre, Virden, Ill, Oct. 12, 1898".
b. Mounted 5 1/2" x 4" image of 4 men killed & a memorial headstone

(Cat. #15457) $350.00 pr

 

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