UNITED STATES. (George Washington). Oath of Allegiance medal, 1861. Copper medal. 13.38 gm. 30 mm. By Anthony C. Paquet (a designer of some classic 19th century U.S. coins). Bust of Washington right; "THE CONSTITUTION IS SACREDLY OBLIGATORY ON ALL" / U. S. MINT / OATH OF ALLEGIANCE / TAKEN BY THE / OFFICERS AND WORKMEN / SEPT. 2 1861 / JAS. POLLOCK DIR. Musante GW 76. Baker 279a. Near Very Fine.

"At the start of the war, all federal employees were required to take an oath of allegiance and sign a log book affirming that they had done so" (Musante note). 818 pieces were struck between 1861 and 1904.