The medallion's obverse bears bust of Charles Platt facing left. Around, · CHARLES · PLATT · ARCHITECT · MCMXVIII ·
The reverse bears nude unwinged putto resting one foot on a corner of little temple's roof while measuring it with calipers; streamer bearing LABORE - ET - CONSTANTIA held in other hand; signed in exergue, Paul Manship / Rome
Charles Adams Platt (1861-1933) designed many museum buildings, including the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer Gallery of Art, which was commissioned in 1913 and opened to the public ten years later. Both Platt and Manship were participants in the famous artists’ colony at Cornish, New Hampshire.
The classical tempietto (little temple) and calipers on the reverse symbolize Platt's profession as an architect. The Latin motto translates roughly to "toil and fidelity" and appears on the coats of arms of many European families.
The circular medallion measures 96mm in diameter and was cast in bronze. No mintage is reported.