This is an original large solid sterling silver medal from Blackinton Sterling commemorating the Centennial of Charles M. Russell's birthday. This is the larger example offered by Blackinton. The piece shows a solid sterling silver construction on the front, relief design of Charles Marion Russell with raised lettering above, signature aside. Marked on the top "BLACKINTON STERL. 27". On the back a Russell image in high relief of a cowboy wrangling steers and below raised lettering of 1864 Centennial 1964. Good overall condition with some finish loss on the outside edges. Total weight of 132.2 grams, measures 2 5/8" diameter by 3/8" thick (total including relief).