Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saviors of the Liberty of the World Medal
Object Number:
INV.4936
Date:
1919
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "RENE ROBERT D."
Inscription: obverse, at lower center of field: "OUTHWAITE Sc."
Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing rows of marching soldiers holding standard with the Arch of Triumph in background; all surrounded by wreath of palm, laurel, and oak. Reverse shows image of the Statue of Liberty flanked by flags with American eagle holding band inscribed: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" beneath; legend around line border: "THE SAVIOURS OF THE LIBERTY OF THE WORLD . 1919 . "
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
