can you help?

[ladybug332200]

i came across these 2 old bills...do you have any info on them? their worth perhaps?..also these military medals...one is from tiffany and co the other is from gorham, Thanks Lori could you email me at ladybug332200@yahoo.com

[Toadie]

Here is a link about Texas Currency. I have seen several of these bills and some are replicas and some are not. The only sure way to find out if it is authenic you may have to get it verified by a reputable appraiser and if it is authenic, the Texas Bill will vary between depending upon a collector wanting to obatain the bill. The Confederate Note, if it is authenic, will bring a nice little sum among some of the Civil War crowd.

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures...rrency-01.html

[PAPPY]

The currency would be hard to determine if it is real or counterfeit without having it in hand. I would suggest that you take it to a museum and have the curator take a look at it. Should not cost you anything to have him/her tell you if it is real or not.
The first medal is from the Spanish War and is a Campain Medal awarded to Haratio Fiske. The second is a French Naval Medal. Both items appear to be in very clean good shape and I would say they would have some value in their condition. You can do a search on Haratio Fiske (Google) and find several sites that can furnish you with some information....PAPPY

[ladybug332200]

Pappy, I also have Horatio Fiskes military papers and a photo of him. Along with another set of papers for William Fiske ( which i believe is the father). I will take photos of those too and post this weekend...see whatcha think. And thank you to the 2 replies to my post.
Ladybug Lori

[PAPPY]

LORI, With what I was reading concerning him, his Fathers name WAS William. I had a complete birth and death record. I'll try to find it again and post the site for you...PAPPY

[ladybug332200]

Originally Posted by ladybug332200

Pappy, I also have Horatio Fiskes military papers and a photo of him. Along with another set of papers for William Fiske ( which i believe is the father). I will take photos of those too and post this weekend...see whatcha think. And thank you to the 2 replies to my post.
Ladybug Lori

all the stuff i have on William Fiske (dad)

[ladybug332200]

Horatio Daniel Fiske
picture and documents...i may have a few more documents to follow

[ladybug332200]

i think this is the last of it...i also may have some other paper work with his name on them. thats all for now....anyone know any collectors? the medal for william fiske was found in that box with his death notice.. the front of the medal says " grand army of the republic: und 1861 veteran 1866. the back says ( behind the eagle) pat. may4,1886 june 22,1886

[Detectoroligist]

Not sure about the one on the left but the one the right seems to be equivalent to the modern longevity service metal. You are awarded one every time you reenlist. Hope this helps.