Matted and framed, this antique bill of sale/receipt for a purchase of coal from J.H. Banks & Son, Anthracite and Bituminous Coals of Springfield, Massachusetts, also includes a medal presented to Mr. A.J. Kanlo (sic). From its tarnished patina, the medal portion may be either solid silver or silver plate. Of course, this hasn't been tested because it's under glass with the receipt. It was presented to Mr. Kanlo at the New England Coal Dealers Association meeting held in Springfield, MA on March 25, 1925. The medal hanging below the ribbon depicts Springfield's Municipal Group, a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district. Medals such as this one were presented for achievement or simply to wear as identification during a meeting or conference.
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