✅ SOLVED Who is he? Portrait of Unknown Male Military or Political Figure on a tiny pin.

[vscience]

Who is the face on this pin? Tiny gold tone pin with embossed portrait of an unknown decorated bearded male military or political figure. Backside is stamped with a crossed "L". Anyone recognize him?
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmPXXoam Updating.... Mystery solved: It is John Philip Sousa

 

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[Vermont treasure hunter]

Ulysses S. Grant?

 

[CreakyDigger]

I don't think that is an American uniform....German or Russian?

 

[monkeys uncle]

WAG = Maximilian (Pres. Mexico)

 

[Noah_D]

Ulysses S. Grant?

Actually that was my first thought as well, or possibly Roosevelt.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

First thing I noticed was the spectacles and they look like Teddy Roosevelt's style of glasses but I haven't seen a pic of him with a full beard.

 

[Gambrinus]

John Philip Sousa, pins and trophy's are given out to High School Band members.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-john-philip-sousa-band-award-1721450058

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

John Philip Sousa, pins and trophy's are given out to High School Band members.

Nailed it or in this case.. pinned it!

 

[vscience]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback! Mystery solved: John Philip Sousa.