Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
The Society of Medalists 1st Issue
Object Number:
INV.5534
Date:
1930
Medium:
Bronze; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 13/16 in. ( 7.1 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, center left of design: interlaced initials of artist: "LGF."
inscription: edge, upper center: "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS FIRST ISSUE" and lower center: "MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y."
Description:
Struck bronze medal, obverse showing hunter holding a rifle and his dog, both facing left, with inscription: "1930/STEADY." Reverse shows a ruffed grouse perched on fallen tree trunk. Buff laid paper booklet.
Provenance:
Luftschein, #174
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
