✅ SOLVED Brass Medallion, Native American Treaty?

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Found this medallion about 8” deep at an 1800’s-1920 site today, W PA. Seems to depict a Native American and a Settler. Eagle above the shield with a windmill. Initial thought are some kind of peace treaty medal. The location is near the far western border of the Treaty of Stanwix 1784 line. My guess is a 100 year anniversary medal, so 1884 time range, but just s wild guess. Or could be a simple Roy Rogers type fan club prize from the 1900's? Anyone recognize the medal or symbolism?
 

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That's the seal of New York City, adopted in 1915 (and modified in 1977) or at least a version of it:

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It was adapted from earlier versions all the way back to 1654. A little Googling might get you to a date for an earlier design which matches yours.

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That's the seal of New York City, adopted in 1915 (and modified in 1977) or at least a version of it:

NY.jpg

It was adapted from earlier versions all the way back to 1654. A little Googling might get you to a date for an earlier design which matches yours.
 

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That's the seal of New York City, adopted in 1915 (and modified in 1977) or at least a version of it:

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It was adapted from earlier versions all the way back to 1654. A little Googling might get you to a date for an earlier design which matches yours.
Thanks for the ID! I’m googling to see if I can find date range.
 

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