Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.138
Date:
1910
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 27.4mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing Columbus standing bearing uplifted sword next to cross, other figures kneeling, ships at sea in background. Reverse shows seal of Massachusetts; legend: "COLVMBUS DAY/ MASSACHVSETTS, OCTOBER 12, 1910." Loop housing fused at top but not pierced.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.