Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: G. Washington, 1732-1799
Object Number:
INV.3198
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: edge, lower center: "MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y."
Description:
Bronze struck uniface medal with obverse showing nude bust of George Washington facing left with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON/1732-1799" and laurel branches on either side of bust. Metal loop for hanging at top center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
