Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.202
Date:
after 1861
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
diameter: 25.4mm (1 in.)
Description:
Iron struck medal with obverse showing ship image at center; legend: "THE FIRST IRONCLAD/ 1862." Reverse legend: "MADE FROM/ THE/ ARMOUR PLATE/ [...] / MERRIMAC."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.