Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adam J. Slemmer medallion
Object Number:
INV.3630
Date:
Probably 1861
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 3/8 in. ( 8.6 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "MULLER F."
inscription: obverse, below design: "MULLER F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Lieutenant Adam J. Slemmer facing left with legend: "ADAM J. SLEMMER/1861." Reverse depicts Fort Pickens with American flag above; legend: "THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,NEW-YORK,HONORS THE DEFENDERS OF FORT PICKENS / FAR OFF BUT FAITHFUL."
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