Declaration of Independence Embossed Copper Plaque — 1859 Washington the hands will soon be

the hands will soon be born that are to wield them

It is believed that some fortifications and depots of arms and munitions

This set of pewter buttons was made by Stieff for the Smithsonian and contains three coat buttons and four sleeve buttons

In two designs:

Plate 18: 1841 - 1850 - Major General

Declaration of Independence Embossed Copper Plaque — 1859 Washington the hands will soon beUpdated on November 21, 2025: This has been sold. Antique copper plaque with the Declaration of Independence issued by Samuel H. Black in 1859 using a new process called electrolytic casting. The medallion was based on a medal done by Charles Cushing Wright, for which he won an award in 1852. Links to more information about both men are below. Features the full text and facsimile signatures of the Declaration of Independence in raised relief,