Bronze Decoration, Newark, 1914 - 1919. 1960.1.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1960.1.2

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 40
  • Shape: Irregular

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Decoration
  • Date Range: 1914 - 1919
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Three groups of five rays over a wreath of oak l. and laurel r.; eagle perched on scroll center

  • Reverse

    • Legend: PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1919
    • Type: laurel wreath around inscription

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1960.1.2
  • Department: Decoration
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Notes

  • lug suspension from RWB ribbon with star pin

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States