Need help with plaque

[crayve]

I live in Rochester, NY in a house built in approx 1912. I dug this up in the yard and have figured out it is to commemorate the unveiling of a statue to Lafeyette in New York City, but I don't know how common it is or who they were given to. It appears to be made of brass or copper. I'm not good with metals so I'm not sure. If anyone has some info I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Chris

 

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[lab rat]

Looks like a spectacular find-- I wouldn't clean it until an expert looks at it. You might try your local historical society. They would know how to research details on the statue and might turn up something on the medal, and might even want it for their collection.

 

[treaser hunta]

It might be a plaque from doing service in the military.

 

[jeff of pa]

Very Intresting Find CHRIS, good luck with your research

 

[treasure_lady]

Welcome to the forum! That is a very interesting find! Let us know what you find out!

 

[Leon]

Looks like a spectacular find-- I wouldn't clean it until an expert looks at it.? You might try your local historical society.? They would know how to research details on the statue and might turn up something on the medal, and might even want it for their collection.

Ditto... ya never know with an item like that...
Depending on who made it, and what it was made for, it could be a very valuable piece...
Great find!!!
Good Luck & Happy Hunting~

 

[omnicognic]

looks like someone went to new york city and pry-ed off a souvenir!

 

[Colorado2]

Get this thing in front of Buckram!

 

[omnicognic]

maybe it's a prototype or comemorating for this:http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=13307 8)

 

[diggummup]

I agree with omnicognic,however I think maybe it's a souvenir from the unvieling of the statue in the park.I remember reading this post some time ago and I found the same site as omnicognic,just never replied as to what I thought it might be.Just a guess,now that i've considered it again.Good Luck and H.H.!