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Message:: [QUOTE="RefereeTerry, post: 2509186, member: 81686"]All, I have come across a similar peace medal that I believe is pre-1900.  But a bit unsure of how far pre-1900.  This piece is owned by an individual of Native American heritage, and also has one of the nicest collections of prehistoric Native American pottery as well.  I am looking for thoughts of anyone that would like to give their opinion.  When it was placed in my hands, it has an old identifying tag attached that is very hard to read, but I can make out a date of 194? as I inspect it closely. I showed the piece to a known 'specialist' in the area here in St. Louis MO, and is a bit unsure, but seems to 'like it', and said he felt the attached necklace of turquoise beads, claws and other seemed to be circa 1900 - 1910 'or so' ? (not that it could not have been attached later!).I have certainly read MUCH on its history to this point, and viewed many images as well. One observation I've had, is the rim area to both sides, as most pieces that I've viewed have somewhat of a double-border to the rim, with what I've been calling a 'gutter' area in-between, and the piece I have has a wide smooth area to both sides of the medallion.  Maybe it is REALLY WORN?  As we can see this piece is most certainly worn!  Also, there are 'notches' to the outer rim of this piece, but they seemed farther apart than other pieces I've seen with notches, and doesn't seem like there are enough notches (visible) to create as many as the upper 30s! (Again, maybe really worn?)Any thoughts on what you see as to it being fake?  Or maybe what period? (As to original? Early circa 1800 restrike?  1890s or so restrike?).I look forward to all of your thoughts, and will answer any questions I can. T[ATTACH=full]533376[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]533377[/ATTACH] erry[/QUOTE]

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