Pike Medal
About Pike Medal
Medals commemorating Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered Pikes Peak in Colorado. Early American exploration medals were given to Native American chiefs as diplomatic gifts. The Lewis and Clark expedition carried such medals. The Peace Medal series featured each president and was presented to tribal leaders during treaty negotiations. The medals represent the diplomatic aspect of American expansion. Peace medals are collected for their historical and cultural significance.
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