I know this isnt a Coin, But do you know what it is?

I know this isnt a coin but thought maybe some of you old timers might know what this was. It has two coin shaped pieces of George Washinton attached to a chain. Both sides are the same with a profile of the President and say "George Washington" & "1789 1st President U.S.A 1797"

I was going through my buddies coin jar when I found it. He doesnt remember where it came from. He doesnt collect coins (but he always has alot of old junk laying around) but I told him Id try and figure out what it was.

See pictures below:







Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on it!

 

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What do the other sides of the medals look like?

 

Thats both sides pictured. They are the same.

 

Here's an old thread:

http://www.cointalk.com/t41827/

And another:

http://www.cointalk.com/t39274/

This one looks like yours:

http://www.allnumis.com/medal/united-states-of-america/1889-1897-george-washington-1657

 

Thanks for the links, much appreciated. At least I can tell him what it is. Thanks again!

 

NICE!! I've got one of these and was interested in learning more about it, thanks for posting!