[CIVIL WAR]. MOLLUS badge and button identified to Henry M. Rice. Ex Julian Converse Collection.

Medal of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, 3 in. ln. (medal in very fine condition, ribbon with some light soiling). Accompanied by typed card indicating that the medal was issued to Henry Mower Rice (1816-1894), a fur trader and politician prominent in the statehood of Minnesota. Rice was a Representative of the Territory of Minnesota from 1853-1855 and also served in the US Senate from 1858-1863.

[With:] Small box containing a button featuring an eagle and patriotic shield and a lock of hair, attributed to Henry M. Rice.

Provenance: Julian Converse (consignor relates).

Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca

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[CIVIL WAR]. MOLLUS badge and button identified to Henry M. Rice. Ex Julian Converse Collection.

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