Lovely Ca 1915 Gloucester, MA School Department Sawyer Medal for Scholarship & Conduct

Lovely circa 1915 Gloucester, MA School Department Sawyer Medal for Scholarship and Conduct, gold filled. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Sawyer is Gloucester's greatest benefactor and philanthropist, the city's own Andrew Carnegie of the 19th century. The front shows Samuel Sawyer and the reverse reads: "Awarded through the benefaction of Samuel Sawyer for good scholarship and worthy conduct"

Circa 1915

1 15/16" x 1".

Gold filled.

Horizontal pin with locking swivel catch.

GOLD FILLED

This is from a small collection of items relating to academia which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MGX14 LAFEX10/14 SeAIJX9/15

8 (Excellent-): Medal shows minor wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.