Medals by Organization or Group | Glossary

Description

The medal's obverse bears Queen Astrid, facing left. Signed at bottom right, G. DEVREESE

The reverse bears cross in center field. Around, · LA CROIX ROUGE · / RECONNAISANCE

An identical portrait to the one on the obverse appears on a larger medal commemorating Queen Astrid's death, dated 1935. I would date this medal to about the same time period but would appreciate a Belgian medal or Devreese specialist's opinion on this.

The circular medal measures 45mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Jules Fonson and Company. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	J. FONSON
diameter	45mm
weight	36.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:39

Description

The medal's obverse bears frmale nurse, kneeling left, playing with naked baby lying on ground. Around, · BEVERLY HOSPITAL · / INCORPORATED - 1893; signed at lower right, Dallin / 1930

The reverse bears a one-mast sailing ship, sailing left to right. Around left top, HANDICAP RACE; engaved, CLASS II · 1929; in cartouche under ship,engraved to SKIPPER; in exergue, 7

The dates on this medal are somewhat confused. Cyrus E. Dallin himself dates it 1930 on the medal and this is also the year that Dick Johnson's reference lists for this medal. On the other hand, the reverse has the medal awarded to SKIPPER in 1929, the year before the medal was supposed to be designed. My best guess is that the medal was used as a belated award for a charitable boat race that actually took place the previous year.

The medal measures 57.2mm in diameter and was struck by the Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in what appears to be gold-plated bronze. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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edge6	GORHAM CO.
diameter	57.2mm
weight	88.7g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:57

Description

The obverse bears three figures representing poets, painters, and sculptors, ech holding tools of their trade; behind them rearing Pegasus. Around, ALLIED - ARTISTS - OF - AMERICA; around bottom, above exergue, signed and dated with U · ELLERHUSEN - 1930

The reverse bears naked, kneeling muse, facing left, holding painter's palette in right hand and small figurine in outstretched left. To left, MUTUM / EST / PICTURA / POEMA; signed and dated under palette, GEO LOBER / 1930

The Allied Artists of America was founded in New York City in the year 1914. The twelve original founders were Ernest Albert, Paul Cornoyer, Marshal Fry, Edmund Greacen, Arthur Powell, Walter C. Hartson, William R. Leigh, Frederick Mulhaupt, G. Glenn Newell, H. Ledyard Towle, H. A. Vincent and Jules Turcas.

This medal is a collaborative effort of two great medallic artists: Ulric Ellerhusen designed the obverse and Georg Lober the reverse. The motto on the reverse translates roughly to:

"A picture is a silent poem."

The circular medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1930-022

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edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:46

Description

The medal's obverse bears dog's head facing left, surrounded by heavy grass or fur border. To top and left, WESTMINSTER / KENNEL / CLUB / BENCH SHOW

The reverse bears palm frond and laurel sprig. Across, AWARDED / TO / ALTHEA FARM KENNELS / CH. NORA OF SIONHILL / BEST / WHIPPET / 1930

The circular medal measures 49.6mm in diameter and was struck in sterling silver by Dieges & Clust of New York. No mintage is reported.

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material	Sterling silver
edge6
edge12	D.&C. STERLING
diameter	49.6mm
weight	64.5g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:28

Sterling silver

Description

The medal's obverse bears a whippet in classic pose, facing right, gently sloping horizon and sun hinted at in background. Signed at bottom right, K · Lang.

The reverse has legend only. In centerfield, SHOW / WESTMINSTER / KENNEL CLUB / 1930 / WON BY / CH. NORA / OF / SIONHILL; around, (star) AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB (star) / BEST OF BREED

The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound, combining elegance and athleticism with a friendly, amiable disposition. In temperament, the Whippet is affectionate and gentle, but is capable of great intensity during sporting events. Originating in England, the breed was first recognized in this country by the American Kennel Club in 1888.

The circular medal measures 50.7mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and sterling silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintages are reported.

References: MACo 1930-031

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	50.7mm
mintage	unknown

material	Sterling silver
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. STERLING
diameter	50.7mm
weight	63.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:10

Bronze

Description

The obverse bears standing figures of European settler, at left, and Native American, at right, against background of topographical map of New York and New Jersey. Above, DIVIDED BY NATURE UNITED FOR MUTUAL WELFARE; below: THE PORT OF / NEW YORK; signed at lower left, KILENYI.

The reverse shows Bayonne Bridge with seals of New York and New Jersey below with scrolls labelled: "NEW YORK" and "NEW JERSEY". Above, BUILT AND OWNED BY THE PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY; inscription BAYONNE / BRIDGE / DEDICATED 1931. The small diameter variants have a tiny W&H CO. under the New Jerswey ribbon.

In 1931, the Port Authority opened two major bridges, the George Washington Bridge on October 24th and the Bayonne Bridge on November 14th. The George Washington Bridge Dedication was a big affair commemorated with a gold medals, a silver medal, bronze medals in 2 sizes, and a hanging badge.

The dedication of the George Washington Beidge was a major political event. The Governor of New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a man with serious Presidential aspirations, was one of the major participants in the ceremonies.

Three weeks later, the major state election now past, the Port Authority ordered only enough medals to service the needs of the Bayonne Bridge Dedication on the day. That was still a sizable number as there were around 4,000 invited guests.

Furthermore, there was the small issue of a short notice name change. On Oct. 31st, the Port Authority changed the name of the bridge from the Kill van Kull Bridge to the Bayonne Bridge. This added a time constraint that would also have mitigated against a larger number of medals than absolutely necessary being produced before the opening two weeks later.

All variants were produced by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintages are reported for any of the variants but due to the number of invited guests the number of the small diameter variants should be in the thousands.

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG in thin rectangular frame
diameter	76.3mm
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	32.2mm
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze with staffa fob
edge6
diameter	31.5mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 28, 2018 19:08

Description

The medallion's obverse bears female figure draped in flowery garlands. Around, · THE · GARDEN · CLUB · OF · AMERICA · / HIC · AMOR · HOC · STUDIUM

The reverse bears bird with laurel crown in its beak on streamer for engraved dedication. Around, · HONORIS · CAUSA · ; signed at center bottom, · PM ·

The circular medallion with scalloped edges measures roughly 90mm in diameter. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1931-005, Murtha 277

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material	Bronze
edge6
dimensions	89.7mm x 89.7mm
weight	416g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:34

Description

The medal's obverse bears female figure r., seated on ionic capital, holding model of building in outstretched hands; greek temple in background. Around top, · ALPHA - RHO · CHI · ; signed at right bottom, GAGE

The medal's reverse bears inscription field atop pillar, nine stars above. OVer pillar, LEADERSHIP / SERVICE / MERIT; inscribed to HENRY VANNIER SHRIVER / 1952 / V.P.I.

Alpha Rho Chi is a professional co-educational college fraternity for students studying architecture and related professions. The fraternity's name is derived from the first three letters of the Greek word for architecture, αρχιτεκτονική. It was founded through the merger of two fraternities from the state universities of Michigan and Illinois.

The octagonal medal measures 50mm x 50.5mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1931-018

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. NY. BRONZE
dimensions	50mm x 50.5mm
weight	57.8g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:47

Description

The medal's obverse bears spread eagle on American shield over crossed raquets and balls, oak and laurel branches flanking to left and right. Around, UNITED STATES LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION / · ANNIVERSARY MEDAL · ; above eagle, GOLDEN / JUBILEE; under shield, 1881 - 1931

The reverse bears WINNER / CHAMPIONSHIP / 1931 within thin wreath. Incribed dedication, PRESENTED TO / MISS JESSIE KERSHAW / BY THE MEMBER CLUBS OF THE / PACIFIC NORTHWEST LAWN TENNIS / ASSOCIATION IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION / OF HER LONG AND UNSELFISH / DEVOTION AND SERVICES TO THE / GAME AND ITS PLAYERS / AUGUST - 3 / 1931

Medal Details

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material	Gold-plated bronze
edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Nov 1, 2017 17:55

Bronze

Description

The medal's obverse displays muses clasping hands over relief map of river and harbor. Around, A MEMORIAL TO FRIENDLY COOPERATION BETWEEN STATES; in exergue, NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK; signed at left top of exergue, KILENYI

The reverse bears perspective of Hudson River suspension bridge. Around left and top, GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE; below, BUILT AND OWNED BY / THE PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY.

In 1931, the Port Authority opened two major bridges, the George Washington Bridge on October 24th and the Bayonne Bridge on November 14th. The George Washington Bridge Dedication was a big affair, commemorated with 2 gold medals, silver medals, bronze medals in 2 sizes, as well as a hanging badge.

The dedication was a major political event. The Governor of New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a man with serious Presidential aspirations, was one of the major participants in the ceremonies.

All variants were produced by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. Except for the gold medal, of which two pieces were struck to be given to the governors of New York and New Jersey, no mintages are reported. A 12in galvano of the obverse is known to exist.

References: Marqusee 219,220

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG
diameter	76.3mm
mintage	unknown

material	Sterling silver
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG - STERLING
diameter	75.5mm
mintage	unknown

material	14k Gold
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG - 14KT
diameter	76.2mm
mintage	2 reported

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	76.3mm
mintage	1 known reported

material	Bronze
edge6	W & H CO.
diameter	32.1mm
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze with loop
edge6	W & H CO.
diameter	32mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 28, 2018 19:11