Medals by Organization or Group | Glossary

Description

This medal's obverse bears hyacinth stem with two large leaves. Around, AMY ANGELL COLLIER MONTAGUE MEDAL; signed around lower right, G K LATHROP

The reverse bears flower in center panel, surrounded by four dolphins. Around, THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA - · CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD · engraved to LOUISE BUSH-BROWN / 1955

The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE

The Garden Club of America was founded in 1913 to provide an umbrella for the many gardening organizations that were active at the time. Among many other activities, it awards several medals for achievement in different areas. The Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal is awarded for outstanding civic achievement. This particular piece was awarded in 1955 to Mrs. James Bush-Brown for originating the Garden Association of Philadelphia, starting with flower boxes for the flowerless in low rent housing areas.

With this medal Gertrude K. Lathrop demonstrated once again her marvelous skill at depicting plant and animal life in medallic form.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1950-015

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:40

Description

The plaquette's obverse bears knight with cross-emblazoned tunic, sheathed sword and shield held strapped to left arm, standing in door frame, shielding huddled women and children from billowing smoke or clouds in background. Signed in top right corner, Jean Droit

The reverse bears legend and dedication, CROIX ROUGE / DE / BELGIQUE / (inscribed) MR. A. PIRON

According to the artist's French Wikipedia entry, this is one of two iconic images he created for the Red Cross. This one symbolizes the perfect qualities of the Red Cross helper: the knight without fear and beyond reproach.

The rectangular plaquette measures 57.3mm x 66.3mm and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
dimensions	57.3mm x 66.3mm
weight	116.3g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:42

Description

This medal's obverse bears Bison facing left. Above and below, SOCIETY OF / ILLUSTRATORS; signed with combined (CF monogram)

The reverse bears deeply incuse SI in raised field above panel inscribed with recipient's name: BOB GUCCIONE / ILLUSTRATORS 28

The Bison shown on the face of this medal is adapted from the wall painting in the cave of the Font-de-Gaume at Les Eyzies in Southern France and was one of man's earlier art efforts. The species of Bison, now almost extinct, differs somewhat from the North American form, with a rather small head and not so much fur over the head, neck and shoulders.

The medal was awarded to Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse Magazine, and a painter and illustrator. While he is best known for founding Penthouse Magazine, he originally only started the magazine to subsidize his career as a well-respected visual artist.

The circular medal which was designed by Robert Foster and sculpted by Mario Cooper measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company.

Many thanks to Richard Berenson, a past president of the Society iof Illustrators, who sent me most of the information about this medal.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	© 1984 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:54

Bronze

Description

The medal's obverse bears corner view of New York Port Authority Bus Terminal with billowing clouds above. Around, PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL; streets labeled, 41ST ST. and 8TH AVE.; below, TO SERVE THE PUBLIC; signed at bottom, KILENYI

The reverse bears garlanded tablet in center field. Around, THE PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY; above tablet, PORT AUTHORITY / BUS / TERMINAL; on tablet, DEDICATED / DECEMBER 14, 1950; list of officials' names follows.

By 1939, growing interstate bus traffic was causing chaos in New York City. Buses would drive to and from eight separate bus terminals scattered throughout Midtown. Congestion was a major problem, and the City needed a good answer.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia appointed a committee of City officials to resolve the issue. The committee arrived at several solutions, which were quickly shot down by the City's smaller bus terminals. That's when the Mayor asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, established in 1921, to promote and protect the commerce of the bistate region, to evaluate the concept of consolidating all smaller bus stations into one central terminal. Ground was broken on January 27, 1949, and on December 15, 1950, the new Bus Terminal was dedicated.

This medal measures approximately 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. No mintage is reported.

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
edge6
diameter	75.5mm
weight	220.8g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 24, 2018 10:14

Bronze (in uniface halves)

Description

The obverse bears recessed center field with female holding Greek temple fragment in consideration before rays. Around inner edge of center field, MEDAL OF HONOR. In outer ring, painter's palette, hammer and chisel, oil lamp, and top of Ionic column.

The reverse bears banner with dedication over laurels. Above and below, THE / NATIONAL / ARTS / CLUB; signed in lower right quadrant, (KG monogram)

The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO.NY

The National Arts Club was founded in 1898 by author and poet Charles De Kay, the literary and art critic for The New York Times. He together with a group of distinguished artists and patrons conceived of a gathering place to welcome artists of all genres as well as art lovers and patrons. In 1906, when the Club outgrew that location, Spencer Trask, a financier, philanthropist and NAC Governor, helped the Club acquire the historic Samuel Tilden Mansion as its new home. The Club still resides at that property which has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1976.

The circular medal measures roughly 62mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and gold-plated bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintages are reported.

References: MACo 1951-050

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze (in uniface halves)
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
diameter	61.7mm
weight	each ca. 100g
mintage	unknown

material	Gold-plated bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
diameter	62mm
weight	120.4g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:39

Description

Listing this plaque under the "Medals" section is a bit of a stretch. It is mounted on a large mahogany board and intended to be displayed on a wall. I put it here because it is a bronze bas-relief work and can be seen as a medallic object even though - at 255mm x 380mm - it is very much on the large side.

The plaque shows two conjoined male figures wearing laurels, figure in back holding a palm frond, figure in front holding flask in one hand and shield in other; all kinds of chemical laboratory equipment arrayed at their feet and large chemical industry installations behind them. Above, LAMMOT DUPONT SAFETY AWARD; below, MANUFACTRING CHEMISTS' ASSOCIATION / FOR IMPROVEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY / AND REDUCTION IN INJURY FREQUENCY

Elsa Atson of the Chemical Heritage Foundation graciously agreed to do some research on my behalf and unearthed the following information in the MCA minutes:

During his long association with the MCA, Lammot du Pont was keenly interested in chemical plant safety. It was at his instigation that the Association's safety activities began, and he was responsible for the establishment of the monthly injury reporting service introduced in 1946.

His interest continued after retirement, and he offered to finance annual awards to member companies for injury frequency rate reductions. The Board of Directors accepted the offer in April, 1950, and the first awards were made at the Association's annual meeting in 1952.

The prestige associated with the Lammot du Pont Safety Award makes it one of the most coveted of all industry awards. Undoubtedly, efforts to win it have contributed to the reduction of the overall member company injury frequency rate.

Based on this information, Rene Chambellan probably started working on this design in 1950 but I have dated the plaque with the award's inaugural year. This instance of the plaque was awarded to the SUNOLIN CHEMICAL COMPANY in 1979.

Many thanks to Renaissance Man Antiques for granting me the use of the picture.

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6
dimensions	255mm x 380mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:33

Description

The medal's obverse bears a flaming torch of leadership, a sword of valor and a laurel wreath of peace; On circumference, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY / SESQUICENTENNIAL; across, 1802 / 1952 / ©

The reverse shows a spread eagle below a rising sun standing on a shield, clutching arrows, and an inscribed ribbon with legend DUTY / HONOR / COUNTRY / WEST POINT / MDCCCII / USMA. A battle helmet of military service with the rod of authority are superimposed on the shield. On circumference, WEST POINT / DUTY / HONOR / COUNTRY.

This medal was commissioned for the anniversary celebration and distributed free of charge to schools, libraries, and civic groups for several years thereafter.

Laura Gardin Fraser maintained a long and productive relationship with Westpoint. In addition to this medal she designed West Point's Sylvanus Thayer medal in 1957 and. Finally, just before her death, she completed the American History bronze panels at the new library of the United States Military Academy at West Point. She had started working on them in 1935, "for love of country" as she said. Her patience was rewarded in 1964 when the panels were cast in bronze and installed at West Point.

The circular medal measures 50.8mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1951-020

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
diameter	50.8mm
weight	83.3g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 28, 2018 19:07

Description

The medal's obverse bears bust of Jerry Land facing right in circular center field. Around, THE VICE ADMIRAL "JERRY" LAND / MEDAL / (star) (star) (star) THE SOCIETY OF (star) (star) (star) / NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS

The reverse bears organization's logo flanked by two dolphins over cartouche and streamer. In cartouche, FOR OUTSTANDING / ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE / MARINE FIELD; signed between folds of streamer, PM

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was founded in 1893 as a U.S. engineering society. Today, the group has members in almost every seafaring and offshore energy nation and has various international chapters known as sections.

The medal was named for Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land and is awarded for "Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field." Awardees need not be members of the organization. It has been awarded annually since its inception in 1952 when it was awarded to Vice Admiral Land himself.

Emory S. Land (1879-1971) was an officer in the United States Navy, noted for his contributions to naval architecture, particularly in submarine design. Notable assignments included serving as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Construction and Repair during the 1930s, and as Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his work on submarine design and construction and for work in the war zone.

The hexagonal medal measures 50.7mm x 72.7mm, including the loop. It was struck in gold-plated bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1952-009

Medal Details

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material	Gold-plated bronze
edge6
dimensions	50.7mm x 72.7mm
weight	90.5g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:36

Description

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium, facing right; to left, crown over E; signed at lower right, Alfred Courtens / 1953

The reverse bears recessed cross. Across, SA MAJESTE / LA REINE ELISABETH / PRESIDENTE D'HONNEUR / DE LA CROIX-ROUGE / DE / BELGIQUE; engraved, Melle D. FRISON / 1917 - 1968

Queen Elisabeth of Belgium was the honorary chairwoman of the Belgian Red Cross for many decades.

The circular medal measures 69.9mm 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	FONSON
diameter	69.9mm
weight	167.9g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:38

Description

The medal's obverse bears angler standing in stream, facing right, fishing rod raised high in one hand, other arm extended down to net hooked trout. Around, THE ANGLERS' CLUB OF NEW YORK / HONOR - MEDAL

The reverse bears brook trout going for fly. Across, FOR / OUTSTANDING / SERVICE IN / THE FIELDS OF / CONSERVATION / ICHTYOLOGY / THE / SPORT / OF / ANGLING

The Anglers' Club of New York appears to have been founded in 1905. It is an exclusive social club whose members are united by their love of fly fishing. Membership is strictly capped and by invitation only. One story I found recounted an obituary stating that the deceased had spent three decades on the waiting list for club membership.

The circular medal measures 63.7mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

Many thanks to the Yale University Art Gallery for making this medal available to me for research.

References: MACo 1954-066

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE
diameter	63.7mm
weight	110.4g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 10:59