Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.216
Date:
1889
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 25.5mm (1 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing view of Baltimore Post office; legend: "POST OFFICE BALTIMORE, MD./ DEDICATED SEP. 12, 1889." Reverse shows battlefield with soldiers and flag at center; legend: "BOMBARDMENT OF FORT MCHENRY/ 1814."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.