Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.108
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.5mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing right front-facing bareheaded bust-length portrait of Columbus with ruff; legend: "1492 COLUMBUS 1892/ 2193 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK/ WINE & LIQUOR WAREHOUSE.” Reverse shows eagle on globe and "TRADE MARK" beneath wings; legend: "SPECIAL AGENTS FOR/ MAX STINER & COs./ CELEBRATED/ WINES & LIQUORS."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
