All Medals

The medal's obverse combines view of Statue of Liberty in foreground with American Express' office building and rising sun with bold ray pattern in background, ocean with tug in-between.  Around left side, AMERICAN EXPRESS PLAZA; at bottom, 1975; signed near pedestal of Statue of Liberty, JDL

The reverse bears three older headquarters buildings, each labeled with a date, 1858, 1874 and 1917. Around top, AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY / 1850 - 1975; signed above exergue at left, JDL SC

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintage is reported.

The medal's obverse bears beautiful rendition of Aesculap's staff with wings at top and snake curled over staff. Around, NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE / CHARTERED 1860

The reverse bears legend over stylized wreath: Presented by / The Alumni Association / and / The Parents' Council / of / New York Medical College / Class of 1975

There is a second medal that is almost identical and differs only in that it names the class of 1976 instead of the class of 1975.

The circular medal was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1975-014-001

The medal's obverse bears view of St. David's Lighthouse flanked by two triangular flags.

The medal's reverse bears map view of Bermuda with compass rose at bottom right. Above, BERMUDA / RACE, (inscribed) 1976; signed at bottom, J. CALABRO SC.

The Newport Bermuda Race, widely known as the Bermuda Race is a 635 nautical miles (1175 km) sailing yacht race from Newport, Rhode Island to the island of Bermuda sailed in even-numbered years. It is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race.

References:   MACo 1972-039

This medal's obverse bears three robed female figures, two seated ones flanking standing one in the middle. In exergue, incuse inscription: DESMOND FITZGERALD MEDAL / INSTITUTED 1910

The reverse bears laurel branches behind ninscribed cartouche at bottom. Around, BOSTON SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS; in center field, AWARDED / FOR BEST ESSAY / IN ENGINEERING / TO

This beautiful medal was commissioned by Desmond Fitzgerald, a past President of the Society, to honor the author of the best paper published by a member of the Society during the year ending in the month of September. He donated the tidy sum of $2,000 to fund the medal. He reasoned that a medal wold be the best form for such a prize because the prize should be valued not for its intrinsic worth but solely as

"a testimonial that the holder of it has contributed something which his fellow members consider of great value to the engineering profession also that the evidence of having received such an award will be more available and less likely to be deposited where it can seldom be seen if the medal is of bronze rather than of precious metal."

The medal has a diameter of 76.3mm and was struck in bronze by the U.S. Mint. Mint records indicate that 18 pieces were struck at the order of Brenner in November of 1911.

References:   ANS 9, Marqusee 396

The medal's obverse shows Reuben as a shepherd with flock of sheep, carrying a bundle of plants.  At top left, REUBEN; signed in exergue, © E. WEISTROP - 1970

The reverse bears Star of David, symbols and names from all twelve medals. In center, THE / TWELVE / TRIBES OF / ISRAEL

Reuben was Jacob's first born and his name stands first in the list of the families of the tribes. Although part of the plot against his brother Joseph, it is Reuben who persuades the others not to kill Joseph and tries to rescue him.  The following quote accompanies this medal in the collector's box:

"... but by reason of thy sin, the birthright is conferred upon Joseph. ...may thy descendants be heroes in the Torah and heroes in the war."

This is the first medal in Elizabeth Weistrop's Twelve Tribes of Israel series. The circular medal measures 43mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintages are reported.

References:   MACo 1969-100-004, TToI 1

This medal's obverse bears Mercury at left, cornucopia at his feet, gazing upon industrious scene with modern jet, ship, and bales and barrels. Around, 125TH ANNIVERSARY S.E.L. MADURO & SONS, INC. - 1837 - CURACAO · N · A · ~ 1962

The reverse bears front facing bust of founder before seascape with anchor to his left and dolphin to his right. Around, S · E · L · MADURO FOUNDER - · 24TH JANUARY 1837 ·

The company was established by Salomon Elias Levy Maduro in 1837. He started his own ship's agency and bunkering services company in the port of Curacao. During the years that followed his sons joined him in the business. Under the name of S.E.L. Maduro & Sons it evolved into a holding company with interests in real estate, travel and leisure activities, and a variety of services related to the shipping and transportation industry.

This medal is a reprise of a 1937 medal, also designed by Ruotolo, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of S.E.L. Maduro.

The circular medal measures 76.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1961-079

The uniface emblem bears laurel-crowned, helmeted head in center field. Around, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

This little emblem is probably a trial cast that goes with Manship's designs for World War I decorations. It is a small, convex, shield that was probably designed to go in the center of a cross that would have been suspended from the devices pinned to the uniform or worn on a ribbon. The Smithsonian collection has a piece that shows a very similar device affixed to a cross.

The circular emblem measures 36.6mm in diameter.

The medal's obverse bears bust of Theodore Roosevelt, facinf right. At lower right, MDCCCLVIII/ MCMXIX· / ··; signed and dated above shoulder at left, J.E. / FRASER / 19©20

The reverse bears flaming crusader's sword. Around, ROOSEVELT · MEMORIAL · ASSOCIATION / MEDAL OF HONOR; across, IF I MVST - CHOOSE / BETWEEN - RIGHTEOVSNESS / AND PEACE - I CHOOSE / RIGHTEOUVSNESS

The Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal was established by the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1923 to honor outstanding service in fields reflecting the work and interests of Theodore Roosevelt.  The first medals were presented by the President at the White House. For many years thereafter, medals were awarded on Roosevelt's birthday, October 27th, at "Roosevelt House," a brownstone at 28 East 20th Stree in New York City.  Medals were awarded annually from 1923 to 1967, with exceptions for 1941 and 1944, and since 1967 on an occasional basis.

The circular medal measures 83mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York City. No mintage is reported.

Many thanks to Chris Bach for the write-up.

References:   Baxter 237, MACo 1923-002

The medal's obverse bears alchemist seated in recliner with large tome, manuscripts and alchemical apparatus scattered about him. Around bottom, SEARCH FOR THE ALCHEMICAL FORMULA

The reverse bears Fisher Scientific logo with f in circle and rays radiating from it. Across, Serving Science and Health / Through the Laboratory / FisherScientific

Fisher Scientific was founded in Pittsburgh in 1902 by Chester Garfield Fisher, when he was only 20. His company was the first commercial source of equipment and reagents for the laboratories of western Pennsylvania's booming factories, as America became an industrial nation.

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintage is reported.