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
Medallion: National Jubilee, 1826
Object Number:
INV.4827
Date:
1826
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, below right under exergual line: "C.R:"
Description:
Struck white metal medal, obverse with eagle perched upon shield surrounded by naval and military attributes and the Cap of Liberty; under row of stars above, eye of wisdom emits rays of light upon eagle; legend around bottom center: "NATIONAL JUBILEE" and date below exergual line: "1826." Obverse bears legend: "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE/SIGNED JULY 4: 1776." and inscription at center of field: "FOR THE/SUPPORT OF THIS/WE PLEDGE TO EACH/OTHER OUR LIVES/OUR FORTUNES &/OUR SACRED/HONOUR." Hole punched at center top.
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