Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.384
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 76.6mm (3 in.)
Marks:
Reverse bottom left: "C. LAWRENCE D."; right: "W & C BARBER F."
Description:
Bronze struck medallion with obverse showing sailing ship in background, in foreground wreck and rowboat in waves; legend: "VESSEL OWNERS & CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA/ REWARD OF MERIT". Reverse shows laurel wreath surrounding blank space for inscription; legend: "AWARDED TO"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.