Collection Highlights
Lincoln visits General McClellan at Antietam
Date:
1862, published later
Object Number:
PR.065.778.5
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.344
Date:
1911
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
height and width: 92.2 x 40.8mm (3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Marks:
Reverse: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
Description:
Brass struck uniface medal showing battleship at sea labeled "CRUISER/ CHESTER" surrounded by blue band with gold lettering: "CHESTER. PA. LODGE NO 488/ PENN MEMORIAL" surrounded by laurel wreath. Loop fused at top with hanger ring; medal hangs from pinback in shape of antlered elk ("1911" on neck) topped with blue-centered clock above red star; legend on ring: "B.P.O.E. REUNION ATLANTIC CITY".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
