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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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.12839
Date:
1915
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "AITKEN/FECIT."
Description:
Gold struck medal with obverse showing Mercury with caduceus opening gates for sailing ship; legend: ".TO. COMMEMORATE.THE.OPENING.OF.THE.PANAMA.CANAL.M.C.M.X.V."; inscription at lower left of field: "ON!/SAIL ON!" Reverse depicts two draped females with cornucopias flanking world globe; eagle beneath; legend: ".PANAMA-PACIFIC.INTERNATIONAL.EXPOSITION.SAN-FRANCISCO.CALIFORNIA.M.C.M.X.V."
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