Title

Continental Fire Insurance Company Commemorative Medal Issued to Julius Coller I - Shakopee, 1916

Creation Date

1916

Description

Commemorative medal awarded to Julius Coller, I of Shakopee by the Continental Fire Insurance Company of New York. Coller sold Continental Fire Insurance. The medal is round and gold with a scalloped edge. Embossed on the facing side of the piece are an illustration are a Revolutionary War era soldier with vines and shields along with the text "Continental Fire Insurance Co./N.Y./37". Etched in script of the reverse is "J. A. Coller/1879-1916/Shakopee". Maker's marks are pressed into the backside. Seen along the top edge is a single chain link.

Geographic Notes

USA