Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.298
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.3mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
Silver metal struck uniface medal showing battleship at sea above crossed telescopes, swords and flags, with two stars; legend: "US NAVY YARD BREMERTON, WASH". Slot fused at top with hanger ring.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
