Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.130
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.5mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bareheaded profile of Columbus; outer legend: "1436 - CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS - 1506”; under profile: "FROM LOTTO PORTRAIT BY BAERER". Reverse legend center: "COMPLIMENTS/ OF/ ROMEISER'S/ CLOTHING CO./ BELLEVILLE/ ILL."; around edge: "A FAIR FIELD AND NO FAVORS"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
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