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Title: George William Mundelein medal
Post by: Murena on March 28, 2013, 07:42:12 AM

Hello,
It is silver religious medal (d=35mm).  On an obverse of this medal are presented George William Mundelein (July 2, 1872 – October 2, 1939) cardinal and archbishop of Chicago, coat of arms. On a reverse of medal are altar and inscription:  Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam ("To God, the joy of my youth."). Sept XXI MCMXXXIV (September 21, 1934). In my opinion this medal is commemorative silver medal for the silver jubilee of Mundelein's consecration to bishop in September 21, 1909.
It is my find in flea market, Germany.  I didn't find any information in sources about this medal and I would like to know is it rare? Of course, possible value?
Thanks in advance.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa392/Murena1/2222_zps4acfcf84.jpg)

Title: Re: George William Mundelein medal
Post by: bigwull on March 28, 2013, 08:27:43 AM

You have said you purchased this at a floh markt...in Germany...what part of Germany...

Title: Re: George William Mundelein medal
Post by: Murena on March 28, 2013, 10:25:05 AM

Quote from: bigwull on March 28, 2013, 08:27:43 AM

You have said you purchased this at a floh markt...in Germany...what part of Germany...

Not far from Dortmund. I often visit various flea markets in Germany. It is possible to find rare medals, badges; for example (rare): Helsinki White Guards regimental badge from 1918 (silver).
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa392/Murena1/helsinkibadge_zps07901119.jpg)

Title: Re: George William Mundelein medal
Post by: bigwull on March 28, 2013, 10:11:25 PM

This is indeed a nice find...found this one for sale @ 360euro,...

http://www.finnmedals.net/Liberation-war-front-mens-welfare-union-two-rare-membership-badges-of-swedish-variation