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Antique 1904 Rockland, Maine Semi-Centennial & Old Home Week Medal
* Historical Significance: Issued for the week of August 14–20, 1904, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockland's incorporation as a city in 1854.
* Iconic Imagery: The central pendant features the Rockland city seal, prominently displaying a beehive and the motto "God Gives a Reward to Industry."
* Maker Marked: The reverse is clearly stamped "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J.", a mark of high-quality antique commemorative jewelry.
* Design Details:
* Header Bar: Ornate scrollwork with the event name and dates.
* Suspension: Original double-link brass chain.
* Pendant: Circular medallion surrounded by a laurel wreath with a bow at the bottom.
* Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 inches in total length.
Maine Coast Market Pick: This is a top-tier piece of "Mainer" memorabilia. Whitehead & Hoag medals are highly collected, and pieces from specific coastal Maine cities like Rockland always draw strong interest from local historians.
