This is a exceptional American Indian Peace Medal that was issued by the French most likely during the French & Indian War era of the 1750s. The medal was awarded to chiefs and half-chiefs of the Iroquois, Ottawas and Oneida who performed a service of merit for the French. The Indians valued these peace medals very highly as a mark of rank and high prestige. The medal was also worn as a badge of friendship between the French and Indians.

The French issued these medals undated.

OBVERSE - Bearing the head of Louis XV--King of France. LUDOVICUS XV REX

CHRISTIANISSIMUS (Old Latin)+ LOUIS XV GREAT CHRISTIAN KING.

REVERSE - HONOS ET VERITAS (Old Latin)+ "HONOR AND TRUTH".

Scene of Indian Chief Warrior with a long spear taking the hand in friendship of a French Battle Captain wearing armour head-dress and chest armour. Also has a long spear in his hand pointed upward.

1  5/8" ROUND - LARGER THAN A SILVER DOLLAR. GERMAN SILVER

Has a rear sterling silver "S" bail and old silk French Blue Fairy silk neck cord -

BEAUTIFUL AND RARE !!

$600.00 OR BEST OFFER

$10.00 POSTAGE

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