Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.388
Medium:
Bronze, wood, brass
Dimensions:
outer case: 130.2mm (5 1/8 in.)
diameter: 92.8mm (3 5/8 in.)
Marks:
On back of wooden frame in blue pencil: "No. 584"; in yellow pencil "8".
Description:
Bronze uniface struck medallion showing right-facing bust-length profile in high relief, set into beveled wooden circular frame; hanger fitting affixed to back.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
