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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Historical Artifacts
Commemorative Medal: MAR.CHRIST.AVST.ALB.CAS.SAX.DVX.BELG.PRAEF
Object Number:
INV.13700.4
Date:
ca. 1786
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in. ( 3.4 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver octagonal struck medal with obverse showing female and male clothed busts facing one another, with legend: "MAR.CHRIST.AVST.ALB.CAS.SAX.DVX.BELG.PRAEF." Reverse contains inscription with laurel wreath above and coat of arms below: "PRINCIPES OPTIMI/BRAB. CIVIT./DONATI./MDCCLXXXVI."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
