All Medals

References:   ANS 9, Marqusee 396

The plaquette's obverse bears woman, holding spade in one hand and laurel crown in other, in midst of flowers. In exergue, GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA

The reverse bears empty octagonal field for dedication above oil lamp and oak branches.

The plaquette was obviously issued by the Garden Club of America, but I don't know whether it is used as a membership plaquette or as an award.

The rectangular plaquette measures 36.8mm x 53.2mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. I know neither artist nor mintage and would appreciate information from people who know more about this handsome plaquette.

References:   MACo 1962-020

References:   ANS 17, Marqusee 272

The medal's obverse bears a whippet in classic pose, facing right, gently sloping horizon and sun hinted at in background. Signed at bottom right, K · Lang.

The reverse has legend only. In centerfield, SHOW / WESTMINSTER / KENNEL CLUB / 1930 / WON BY / CH. NORA / OF / SIONHILL; around, (star) AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB (star) / BEST OF BREED

The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound, combining elegance and athleticism with a friendly, amiable disposition. In temperament, the Whippet is affectionate and gentle, but is capable of great intensity during sporting events. Originating in England, the breed was first recognized in this country by the American Kennel Club in 1888.

The circular medal measures 50.7mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and sterling silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintages are reported.

References:   MACo 1930-031

References:   MACo 1930-001-041, SoM 41

The plaquette bears seated angel, r., playing the lyre. Signed at right top, (TSS monogram).

This handsome plaquette is a companion piece to the better known "L'ange au violon" plaquette, which shows a seated angel playing the violin and facing the other direction.

The plaquette measures 48.8mm x 53mm and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.

The uniface plaquette bears view of bridge  with ships and riverside industrial buildings. In exergue, COMMEMORATING / THE COMPLETION OF THE DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE / CONNECTING THE CITIES OF / 1921 - PHILADELPHIA AND CAMDEN - 1926; signed over exergue at left, L. HERMANT

This is the only medal Leon Hermant is known to have done.  It is a very handsome landscape rendering that makes me wish he had done some more.

The rectangular plaquette measures 81.6mm x 52.4mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1926-029

The medal's obverse bears two conjoined busts of make and female Salvation Army soldiers, l., looking upwards. Below on streamer, THE SALVATION ARMY; signed under female, RAW

The reverse shows the globe's two hemispheres. Across, THE SALVATION ARMY / · · SERVES GOD · · / THROUGHOUT THE WORLD / BY HELPING PEOPLE / "HITHERTO / HATH THE LORD / HELPED US" / 1 SAMUEL 7:12

The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in London by one-time Methodist circuit-preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine as the East London Christian Mission. In 1878 Booth reorganised the mission, becoming its first General and introducing the military structure which has been retained to the present day. In the U.S., the Salvation Army is recognized as a church and the second largest charity, with private donations of almost $2 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2007.

This medal celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Salvation Army's founding in London.

The circular medal measures 63.5mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1964-012

References:   MACo 1966-001-006, WWII 6