Bronze Medal of Shelton, H. Hugh, United States, 2002–2002. 2007.26.15

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.26.15

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 25.878
    • Diameter (in mm): 37

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 2002

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 2002
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GENERAL H. HUGH SHELTON - CHAIRMAN. JOINT CHIEFS of STAFF
    • Type: bust of General Shelton; almost facing, body slightly to left, face straight.
    • Portrait: Shelton, H. Hugh

  • Reverse

    • Legend: By/ Act of/ Congress/ 2002/ In Recognition of/ His Leadership,/ Integrity and/ Professionalism/ in the Service/ of Our/ Nation.
    • Type: a parachuter; accosted on right and left side by wreaths.
    • Artist: Mercanti, John

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.26.15
  • Lot: 2007.26
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined

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