Wood plaque with a bronze [?] centerpiece with the inscription, 'James Buchanan, President of the United States 1857.' Brass masonic emblem at top of plaque. In the lower right-hand corner is a brass tag with the inscription, 'Presented by the Right Wors
Provenance
Presented to the James Buchanan Foundation by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania on 8 July 1961.
Coin-shaped medallion, silvered metal, framed so it is visible from both sides. Front side depicts PA state seal surrounded by "THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY." Under seal is "INSTITUTED / A.D. / 1851
Reverse side is engraved "Awarded to / Saml. C. Slaymaker / Salisbury Lancaster Co. / for / Best collection of Apples / Exhibition of 1855" Encircled by wreath border of grapevines, corn and grain.
Medallion displayed in black velvet mount within a silver-painted wooden frame
Metal plaque, top 2/3 is an engraved image of farmland at the bottom, then technology and industry, including representations of trains, ships, tanks, factories, and airplanes in levels above the land. Superimposed in the center is the Army/Navy "E" flag. At the bottom: "Home Front Production, The Slaymaker Lock Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, This award is a tribute to the members of our organization who have made possible the winning of this honor." Made by Chambellan.
Good condition. Has flecks of white on the top half, and the metal color has been scraped in a few small spots (wheel near the center, the T and N in "Production").
Plaque from U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. Single plate reads: Pirates, / An Association of Honorable Gentlemen / US Army and Evaluation Command / 27 May 1982
Pennsylvania Coat of Arms once hung over the judge's bench at the old Lancaster county courthouse (1786-1853). Lancaster served as the capitol of of the Commonwealth of PA from 1799 to 1812. Made of oak,
