1974 Gila Wilderness 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Hamilton Mint

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1974 Gila Wilderness 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Hamilton Mint

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BrandHamilton Mint

Circulated/UncirculatedUncirculated

TypeMedal

Country of OriginUnited States

1974 Gila Wilderness 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Hamilton Mint

This listing is for the gold-tone commemorative medal shown in the photos, issued for the 50th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness.

Item details

• Gold-tone medal commemorating 50 years of wilderness management, dated 1924-1974

• Obverse reads "BEYOND CIVILIZATION... LIES WILDERNESS" with "50th Anniversary of Wilderness" and a hiker scene

• Reverse reads "50 YEARS OF WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT" and notes the Forest Service, U.S.D.A. established the first Wilderness in the Gila National Forest near Silver City, N.M., June 3, 1924

• Presented in a clear plastic display case with a blue insert marked "THE HAMILTON MINT"

• The item pictured is the exact medal and case the buyer will receive

Condition

This is a pre-owned medal with visible surface wear. The gold-tone finish shows light marks, small spots, and areas of uneven color across both sides. The plastic display case has scuffs and scratches on its surface. Please review the photos for the exact condition of the medal and case.

Included

One commemorative medal in its display case. The buyer receives the exact item pictured.

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