Museum Collections
Luce Center
American Declaration of War
Object Number:
INV.4234
Date:
ca. 1917
Medium:
Silver or silver-plated bronze (?)
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Marks:
inscription: lower right: "ELI.HARVEY/FECIT." followed by trademark symbol
Description:
Silver struck uniface medallion with obverse showing American eagle with spread wing standing upon rock; legend outside field at lower center: "APRIL.6.1917."
Gallery Label:
This medallion was issued by the Medallic Art Co., N.Y. for the ANS to commemorate the U.S. entering the World War I on April 6, 1917.
Provenance:
Luftschein, #201.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.