Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.363
Date:
1913
Medium:
Silver-plated metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.3mm (1 1/2 in.)
Marks:
Reverse flanking date "W. & H. CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
Description:
Silver-plated metal struck medal with obverse showing battleship at sea, anchor at bottom surrounded by legend: "NAVY/ DAY". Reverse shows border text "NEWPORT, R.I./ JULY 2-3, 1913" surrounding text: "THE/ UNITED STATES NAVY/ IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST WAR,/ AND THE ONLY/ GUARANTEE/ OF NATIONAL HONOR/ IF WAR COMES./ T.R." Loop fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
