The medal's obverse bears bust of Horace Marden Albright facing left. Around, THE AMERICAN SCENIC AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY / FOUNDED 1895; signed under truncation, MANSHIP 1957
The reverse bears idyllic nature scene with doe and stag before brook, woods, and mountains in background. Around top, HORACE MARDEN ALBRIGHT AWARD; empty banner at bottom.
The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society was created in 1895 as New York’s first organized preservation lobby. The Society operated as a national organization to protect the natural scenery and the preservation of historic landmarks; to preserve landmarks and records of the past or present; to erect memorials and promote appreciation of the scenic beauty of America.
The Society relied upon the involvement of a group of New York society's active elites, as well as a "nascent" middle class, and counted a significant number of politicians, representatives, and legislators as influential allies. Members such as John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John Pierpont Morgan, and William Pryor Letchworth added to the organization's prestige.
Horace Marden Albright (1890-1987) was a prominent conservationist who served in the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service before emarking on a career in industry. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Jimmy Carter.
The circular medallion measures 89mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
Sourced mainly from here.
References: MACo 1957-041