Collection Highlights
Fete to Lafayette
Date:
1824
Object Number:
PR.022.9
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.227
Date:
1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
height and width: 35.1 x 34.1mm (1 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck keystone-shaped uniface medal showing battleship in center labeled "MAINE/ FEB. 15 1898"; legend: "PHILADELPHIA/ PEACE JUBILEE/ OCT. 25, 26, 27, 1898/ PROTOCOL SIGNED/ AUG. 12, 1898". Loop fused at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
