Museum Collections
Luce Center
George Washington Presidential Medal
Object Number:
1128
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing undraped bust of George Washington facing right with legend above: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse contains inscription at center surrounded by laurel wreath: "TIME/INCREASES/HIS/FAME."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.