The uniface medal bears nude, almost cherubic twins, each facing towards an edge with their bodies but heads turned towards each other, arms interlocked at center; bold geometric border around. Across, GEM -INI; at bottom, © MACO 1967
Chambellan's Zodiac medals were issued more than a decade after his death and are probably based on designs he made in the early 1930s when he was working on the RKO Roxy Theater. The 1960s saw renewed interest in astrology and the signs of the zodiac arising in part from the counter-cultural hippie movement and its subsequent adoption into mainstream culture.
Gemini is the third astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between May 21 and June 21. Gemini is represented by the twins Castor and Pollux. The symbol of the twins is based on the Dioscuri, one mortal and one immortal, that were granted shared half-immortality after the death of the mortal brother (Castor).
The circular medal measures 69.7mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1967-151-006