Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin: ...John H.Rapp...Rescued Several Persons
Object Number:
INV.3914
Date:
1872-1922
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 in. ( 7.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular silver medal suspended from three bars connected by chains; all bars are inscribed with blue letters; top bar is held by an eagle and inscribed "AWARDED BY STATE OF NEW YORK"; next bar inscribed "RESCUER JOHN H. RAPP"; next bar inscribed "RESCUED SEVERAL PERSONS"; obverse engraved with crossed guns and superimposed life preserver inscribed "STATE OF NEW YORK " and "COMPTROLLERS AWARD"; center has anchor; reverse a semi-circular inscription "NEW YORK CITY 1864-1872" and at bottom "R. Stoll NY" "STERLING".
Gallery Label:
Received April 29, 1922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
