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ALLEGHENY ARSENAL EXPLOSION COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL:
Issued in 1909, as embossed around the circumference of
the face of the medallion, “IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
EXPLOSION AT THE ALLEGHENY ARSENAL SEPT 17 1862”. A
portrait of the entrance to the arsenal is on the face
of the medal and the Ordnance Department insignia is on
the reverse, with the date of issue. The medallion is
suspended from a pair of crossed cannons superimposed
with the national shield. A scarce medal issued in
remembrance of a tragic day in the history of the
Ordnance Department. (C-107) $250
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