Museum Collections
Luce Center
"Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7" Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.3173
Date:
1876
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing right surrounded by stars; legend: "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE/1876." Reverse shows star at center with date inside "1776"; legend: "BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON/NOVEMBER 16/7/NEW YORK."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.