Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
World War I Medal
Object Number:
198
Date:
1914-1918
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "Charles/Perron"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "1ARGENT"
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing seated female figure in French folk costume, draping flag over two girls flanking her; legend above: "SUS-LE-MEME-DRAPEAU." Reverse contains two oval shields with French and American heraldic emblems, superimposed over ornate cartouche decorated with laurel and oak branches; legend above: "LIBERTE/JUSTICE."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
