Laura Gardin Fraser (American, 1889–1966). Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy, ca. 1952. Bronze, 3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1185. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1185_front_PS2.jpg)
Laura Gardin Fraser (American, 1889–1966). Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy, ca. 1952. Bronze, 3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1185. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1185_back_PS2.jpg)
Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
ca. 1952
DIMENSIONS
3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Foundry mark on outer edge at bottom: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE"
SIGNATURE
Medallist's monogram on obverse, bottom center: "L.G.F. Sc."
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
X1185
CREDIT LINE
Brooklyn Museum Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Circular medal. Obverse: symbol with torch, sword, and laurel wreath; surrounded by legend, "UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY / 1802 1952 / SESQUICENTENNIAL©". Reverse: eagle surmounting crest with plumed helmet and sword, furling banner behind eagle reads, "DUTY HONOR COUNTRY WEST POINT MDCCCII USMA"; legend around edge, "WEST POINT / DUTY HONOR COUNTRY"
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Laura Gardin Fraser (American, 1889–1966). Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy, ca. 1952. Bronze, 3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1185. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1185_front_PS2.jpg)
IMAGE
front, X1185_front_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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