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Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy

Laura Gardin Fraser

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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. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy

Date

ca. 1952

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Medals

Dimensions

3 x 3 x 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm)

Signatures

Medallist's monogram on obverse, bottom center: "L.G.F. Sc."

Markings

Foundry mark on outer edge at bottom: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE"

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X1185

Frequent Art Questions

  • Can you tell me about this medal?

    This is a Sesquicentennial Medal of the U.S. Military Academy -- if you look closely you will see the words "West Point" at the very top. It was made circa 1952 by Laura Gardin Fraser, a sculptor who was the first woman to ever design a coin for the United States Treasury!

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Laura Gardin Fraser

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