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1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt "Courageous Leadership" Bronze Medal
Features Scarce "CROWE CHICAGO" Edge Stamping & Vintage Red Cushioned Presentation Box
Up for your consideration is an exceptionally well-preserved piece of 20th-century American history: the 1933 Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Courageous Leadership" bronze medal. This is the highly desirable 1.5-inch (39mm) pocket/souvenir size, officially cataloged by exonumia specialists as Eglit CP-10 / FDR-30.Why This Piece Is Extra Special & Highly Collectible:The "Crowe Chicago" Edge Stamping: Unlike standard un-stamped or generic strikes, the edge of this specific medal is crisply stamped with "CROWE CHICAGO." This identifies it as an authentic contract-minted piece struck by the famous Crowe metalworking firm during the historic 1933 Chicago World's Fair ("A Century of Progress"). It acts as a rare, localized factory signature that collectors actively hunt for.Masterful John Paulding Design: The obverse features a stunning, high-relief profile portrait of FDR designed by the celebrated American sculptor John Paulding.Rich Historical Context: The reverse features a beautiful, intricate layout celebrating the launch of the New Deal. Centered around a waving American flag, it lists the historic goals of his early presidency: Industrial Recovery, Farm Relief, Welfare of the Worker, Protection of Childhood, Control of Natural Resources, and Restored Confidence. It beautifully illustrates the early infrastructure and social relief efforts of the Great Depression era.Premium Presentation Box Included: This historic medal comes housed in a vintage, red cushioned sliding-door presentation box. The case features a beautiful textured exterior and a soft, protective interior cushion that keeps the medal safely displayed and perfectly preserved. It elevates this piece from a loose token to a complete, gift-ready historical display.Condition:
The medal features incredibly crisp details, clear lettering, and a highly attractive, uncleaned original bronze patina. Please review the high-resolution photos to view the exceptional condition and the prominent edge stamp for yourself.Shipping:
Will be packed with extreme care in a padded bubble mailer and shipped promptly with full tracking via USPS.
Don't miss the chance to add this uniquely stamped, beautifully cased piece of Presidential and World's Fair History to your collection!This piece will never lose its base value, but, will most assuredly continue to gradually appreciate as time marches on. You'll be hard-pressed to find one easily online as they're hard to come by indicating high Collector Desirability and apprehension to part with them.Thanks Folks!