Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Freedoms Foundation Medal
Object Number:
INV.3375
Date:
1952 or later
Medium:
Gilt aluminum (?)
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.3 cm )
Description:
Gilt aluminum hollow shell of Freedoms Foundation medal with obverse showing Washington kneeling in prayer, facing right, with trees in the background; legend: "FREEDOMS FOUNDATION INC., VALLEY FORGE, P.A."; inscription below at center: "GEORGE/WASHINGTON/MEDAL." Reverse bears inscription: "HONOR/RECOGNITION/"GET OUT THE VOTE"/CAMPAIGN/FORWARD ON/LIBERTY'S TEAM/1952"; legend: "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
