| Accession # |
X1185 |
|
Maker |
Laura Gardin Fraser
|
| Title |
Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy |
| Date |
ca. 1952 |
| Medium |
Bronze |
| Dimensions |
3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm) |
| Marks |
Foundry mark on outer edge at bottom: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE" |
| Signed |
Medallist's monogram on obverse, bottom center: "L.G.F. Sc." |
| Credit Line |
Brooklyn Museum Collection |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 46, Drawer A
|
| 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" |
