All Medals

References:   MACo 1930-001-040, SoM 40

References:   CoF 3, Marqusee 291

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

The medal's obverse depicts a tree in front of waterfall and wilderness in center field. Around, (star) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY (star) / 1898 - 1948

The reverse bears dedication in center field: Presented to / in recognition of / more than a quarter / century of loyal / service with the / International Paper Company / or its subsidiaries; around, (star) FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY (star) / 1898 - 1948

The company was incorporated January 31, 1898, upon the merger of 18 pulp and paper mills in the northeastern United States. Its founders and first two presidents were William Augustus Russell and Hugh J. Chisholm. The newly formed company supplied 60 percent of all newsprint in the country.

This is another very nice Chambellan medal that exists in different variants. I know of a Canadian version of this medal that differs in the text on the obverse and the edge design on the reverse.

The medal measures 62mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York.

References:   MACo 1948-045

References:   BG 37

The obverse bears bust of Lincoln, r. (no button holes on lapel). Around, SALVATOR / PATRIAE.

The reverse bears wreath around circumference; ribbon running through wreath with inscription PUB. BY THE / AMERICAN / NUMISMATIC / AND / ARCHAEOLOGICAL / SOCIETY / NEW YORK 1866. In center field, IN / MEMORY / OF THE / LIFE ACTS AND DEATH / OF / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / BORN FEBRUARY 12. 1809. / DIED APRIL 15. 1865.

This medal was produced by J.S. and A.B. Wyons of London.  The American Numismatic Society authorized Wyons to produce sets of reduced size medals in a variety of materials and purchased 25 sets for resale to its members. These medals were not officially issued by the ANS but they are authorized reductions of the official medal.

The following sizes and materials are known to exist: 35mm, 16mm, and 7mm in bronze, silver and white metal. While no mintages are reported, all of the variants are rare.

References:   ANS 1R

The medallion's obverse bears bust of Gallatin facing right.

The reverse bears dedication in large letters, ALBERT GALLATIN / from / his friend / Paul Manship / March / 1955

Albert Gallatin (1881-1952) was an American collector, painter, and critic who founded the Gallery of Living Art at New York University in 1927. Nine years later he renamed his institution the Museum of Living Art. The Gallery of Living Art was one of the first in America to display works by contemporary European artists such as Pablo Picasso and Fernand Léger. In 1937, Gallatin became a member of the American Abstract Artists Group, which encouraged American artists to "break the rules" as European modernists had done.

Gallatin and Manship both had strong ties to New York City and Massachusetts, so it is not surprising that they knew each other well. Though Manship was a strong and lifelong traditionalist in his work, he obviously admired Gallatin and his passion for modern art. The inscription on the reverse reflects the tradition of artists dedicating works to one another out of friendship and professional respect.

The circular medallion measures 92.5mm in diameter and was cast in bronze. No mintage is reported.

The medal's obverse bears art-deco eagle with spread wings holding crossed Stars and Strips and Condeferate flag in its talons; fire underneath; circled star above.  At top, FRIENDSHIP; at bottom, HONOR · SERVICE; signed under flames, JULIAN HARRIS

The reverse bears silhouette of Rich's flagship store building. Around, 1867 - COMMEMORATING / THE SEVENTYFIFTH - ANNIVERSARY / OF RICH'S INC (star) - 1942; across, A SOUTHERN INSTITUTION / MORRIS, EMANUEL / AND DANIEL RICH / FOUNDERS

Founded by Mauritius Reich, anglicized to Morris Rich, Rich's was a department store retail chain, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that operated in the southern U.S. from 1867 until March 6, 2005 when the nameplate was eliminated and replaced by Macy's. Many of the former Rich's stores today form the core of Macy's Central, an Atlanta-based division of Macy's, Inc., which formerly operated as Federated Department Stores, Inc.

Daniel Rich who is mentioned on the reverse was the third brother to join the partnership in 1884.

The circular medal measures 56.9mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York.  No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1941-011

The medal's obverse bears conjoined busts of Wilbur and Orville Wright, facing half-left.  Around top, FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF POWERED FLIGHT; in exergue, WILBUR ORVILLE WRIGHT / KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA / DECEMBER 17, 1903; signed above shoulder at right, KILENYI

The reverse bears rays projecting from Wright brothers' plane at right, tail of modern jet at left, clouds in background and gently sloping hills below. Around, FIRST FIFTY YEARS OF FLIGHT / SECURITY AND PROGRESS; under jet, 1953; under Wright biplane, 1903

The circular medal measures 76.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.

The medal's obverse bears Janus head. Around top and under head, · AMERICAN · ACADEMY · / · IN · ROME · / · 1894 · ; signed around bottom right, CECERE 1935

The medal's reverse bears olive branch in four-segmented ring. Around, · ALUMNI · MEDAL · / FOR · COLLABORATION

The American Academy in Rome is the oldest American overseas center for independent study and advanced research in the arts and humanities. Each year, through a national juried competition, the Academy offers approximately 30 Rome Prize fellowships. Many of the most famous American sculptors are Academy alumni.

References:   MACo 1935-016