Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.101a
Date:
1892
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.3 x 3.5 cm)
Description:
Brass struck shield-shaped uniface medal showing figure on shore holding flag with soldiers at left, kneeling figures at right, ship at sea in background; legend: "400TH ANNIVERSARY/ DISCOVERY OF AMERICA/ OCT. 1892." Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
