North West Showcase Mfg. (Chicago, Illinois) ND (1872-1879) front North West Showcase Mfg. (Chicago, Illinois) ND (1872-1879) back
North West Showcase Mfg. (Chicago, Illinois) ND (1872-1879) photo
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North West Showcase Mfg. Chicago, Illinois ND

 
Nickel 3.3 g 24 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Years
1872-1879
Composition
Nickel
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (Hole drilled to wear on chain)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#312610
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RE-ESTABLISHED
AT
59 &61 S. CANAL ST.
CHICAGO.

Comment

The Chicago fire started October 8th burning to the 10th and destroyed 17,500 buildings, North West Showcase Manufacturing was one of them
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire