The uniface medal bears portraits of John J. Bausch and Henry Lomb, their names on banner below. Around, within beaded border, 75th ANNIVERSARY BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.; under busts, FOUNDERS / 1853 - 1928; signed at right truncation, A.A. KOLB
One of the oldest continually operating companies in the US today, Bausch + Lomb traces its roots to 1853, when John Jacob Bausch, a German immigrant, set up a tiny optical goods shop in Rochester, New York. When he needed more money to keep the business going, Bausch borrowed $60 from his good friend, Henry Lomb. Bausch promised that if the business grew, Lomb would be made a full partner. The business did grow and the partnership was formed.
The circular medal measures 80mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Bastian Bros. Inc. of Rochester, NY. No mintage is reported.