RARE CLAY "UNION AS IT IS" 1844 PORTRAIT RIBBON.

RARE CLAY "UNION AS IT IS" 1844 PORTRAIT RIBBON.

6" long. Silk. Unlisted in Sullivan/Fischer. Text at top is in a banner below a perched eagle. Horizontal crease affecting portrait just above eyes, moderate age toning and pencil inscription at bottom "Clay". Reverse has ink inscription that does not show through to front. Fine. This is only the second we've encountered in our 51 years. See Polk mate item #22.