Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion: Jvstitiae invictae...
Object Number:
INV.10237
Date:
ca. 1945
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "ALF./MAUQUDY"
Inscription: reverse, at lower right of field: "A.MAUQUOY"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing standing female figure representing Belgium, at left, holding oval shield with image of St. Mary with infant Christ; gothic cathedral in background at right. Obverse depicts three shields with state symbols of the United States and Belgium, with image of eagle and oak leaf garland; distant cityscape of Brussels in background.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
