Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
1948.483.3
Date:
1898
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; inscription "WEST INDIES CAMPAIGN/1898"; a fort depicted at center; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES NAVY/FOR/SERVICE"; eagle and anchor depicted at center; yellow and red silk ribbon connects medal and bar.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
