Medal Centennial Westville Illinois 1873-1973

Product detailed description

Condition: good, undamaged.

Dimensions: Diameter: 3.9 cm

An authentic bronze medal dedicated to centennial anniversary of Westville, Illinois. Obverse depicts figure with horse with text Centennial Celebration Westville Ill 1873 · 1973. Medal documents 100th anniversary of city's founding. Reverse references First Night Football USA 1925 - historic event when first night football game in USA was held in Westville. Text emphasizes multiculturalism: People from many countries built our village. Bronze construction with patina documents age and authenticity. Combination of centennial anniversary, historic football reference, and bronze material make this medal interesting for collectors. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - American Centennial Medals and Football History:

Why are American centennial medals valued?
Document history of cities and towns. Westville as city with football tradition especially interesting. First Night Football USA 1925 was sensation. Such connections of sports and municipal history increase collector interest.

What increases value of bronze medal from 1973?
Year 1973 (centennial anniversary), bronze material (quality and durable), First Night Football reference (historic importance), patina (proves age), and Westville provenance.

How to collect American municipality and sports medals?
Seek medals from different cities and years. Connection with football specially valued. Bronze with patina more authentic. Medals with historic references rarer.