Museum Collections
Luce Center
Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1141
Date:
1850
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of Taylor facing left with legend: "ZACHARY TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/1849". Reverse with clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.