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Description

The medal's obverse bears seated nude female at right holding a cup of water to seated nude male's mouth. At top left hebrew letters, at right, artist's signature (JMS monogram)

The reverse bears a view of the new hospital under star of David. In exergue, BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL / NEWARK · NEW JERSEY / · FEBRUARY · 1928 ·

When Beth Israel was founded in 1901 it was located in a former residence on High Street. The hospital grew and prospered along with the Jewish community that supported it. Eventually a grand new building was raised on Lyons Avenue in the Weequahic section. This move confirmed that the Weequahic section had become the center of Jewish community life in Newark. The medal pictured along with this blog was made to mark the opening of the new hospital building.

This is a very beautiful and somewhat rare Swanson medal in Art Nouveau style. At least one large galvano is known to exist. The hebrew letters on the obverse spell an excerpt from the book of Exodus 15:25: "for I am the Lord that heals you."

The circular medal measures 75mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The mintage is not reported.

References: MACo 1928-032

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	75mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:11

Description

The obverse bears apple tree with male and female bodies cleverly worked into trunk. Along bottom left and right, BROOKGREEN GARDENS - SOUTH CAROLINA; signed near top at right, Marika '88.

The reverse bears nude male, back turned on left half, nude female facing, holding apple across divide; entire side styled as apple cut in half.

This was the 17th of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1989.

The medal's edge is marked MACO CU.

The apple-shaped medal measures 82mm x 75mm and was struck in copper by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References: BG 17

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MACO CU.
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:59

Description

The medal's obverse bears a classic Mayan motif of two priests at an altar. Incuse on altar, 1950; In exergue, THE / ALFRED VINCENT / KIDDER / AWARD

The reverse shows a Southwestern pueblo under cliff or in cave, maybe Mesa Verde. Above, FOR / ACHIEVEMENT / IN / AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY; signed T.P. along rim in lower right.

The edge is marked at 12:00, ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO / GENUINE BRONZE

Alfred Vincent Kidder (October 29, 1885 - June 11, 1963) was an American archaeologist considered the foremost of the southwestern United States and Mesoamerica during the first half of the 20th century. He saw a disciplined system of archaeological techniques as a means to extend the principles of anthropology into the prehistoric past and so was the originator of the first comprehensive, systematic approach to North American archaeology.

Established in 1950, the Alfred Vincent Kidder Award for Eminence in the Field of American Archaeology was given every three years to an outstanding archaeologist specializing in the archaeology of the Americas. The award has been given alternately to specialists in Mesoamerican archaeology and the archaeology of the Southwestern region &emdash; areas that were both central to the pioneering and exemplary work of A. V. Kidder.

This award, presented by the AAA but selected by the Archaeology Division of AAA, is now given every two years.

The medal expresses the two different archeaological areas of interest through the imagery on the two sides, both of which were designed by Tatiana Proskouriakoff (1909-1985). She not only designed the medal but was also the award's fifth recipient. The Mayan motif on the obverse represents the Mesoamerican area, whereas the pueblo scene on the reverse represents the Northamerican Southwest.

The medal measures 76mm (3in) in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
edge12	ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO / GENUINE BRONZE
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:46

Description

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

Around, 18 maple leaves; incuse dedication in center field: IN RECOGNITION OF / TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LOYAL / SERVICE THIS AWARD IS / PRESENTED YO / (inscribed to CORNELIUS C. BARNES) / CANADIAN / INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY / AND AFFILIATES / 1945

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. The U.S. version of this medal differs in the text on the obverse and the reverse. There also apparently exists a French language version of this medal.

Dick Johnson dates this medal to 1948 but this piece clearly predates that year by three years. The numismatist Harry Waterson offered the observation that the dies might actually have been transferred to the Medallic Art Company from a different mint and that the year 1948 in MACo's records only indicates when that transfer occurred, not when the dies were created. This would of course mean that early instances of the medal were not struck by the Medallic Art Company at all. Further information would be very welcome.

The medal measures 62mm in diameter. It is not known which mint struck this particular medal but in later years the Medallic Art Company of New York struck this medal in bronze. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1948-015

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge	plain
diameter	62mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:08

Description

References: Cal MH-1984

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
patina	Bronze with dark tan highlights
edge6	MACO ·BRONZE
diameter	76.2mm
weight	204g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 10:56

Description

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Robert Lincoln McNeil, facing half right. Around top, ROBERT · LINCOLN · McNEIL; signed over left shoulder, ABRAM / BELSKIE Sc.

The reverse bears aerial view of corporate buildings. Across, 50TH / 1914 - ANNIVERSARY - 1964 / McNEIL / LABORATORIES, INC.

Robert Lincoln McNeil was the son of McNeil's Drugstore founder Robert McNeil. The drugstore had been opened in 1879, when recent Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science graduate Robert McNeil purchased a retail drugstore to which the new owner added a small manufacturing laboratory and a doctors' supply business. In 1914, the year this medal celebrates as the founding year, the two McNeils formed a partnership called the Firm of Robert McNeil. By 1925, the manufacturing business was doing so well that they discontinued the retail business entirely. In 1933, they changed the company's name to reflect this change in focus.

The company was purchased by Johnson & Johnson in 1959 but obviously continued as a somewhat independent entity for some more years, at least long enough to celebrate a 50th anniversary in 1964.

Interestingly, the issuer of this medal, I assume it was the two sons of Robert Lincoln McNeil, Robert and Henry, chose to honor Robert Lincoln (the father) rather than Robert (the grandfather), who might be regarded as the original founder. I would guess that Robert Lincoln McNeil had been the driving force behind the transformation to a manufacturing business.

The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1964-126

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
diameter	63.4mm
weight	153.3g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:22

Description

The medal's obverse bears a galleon under full sail, facing half right. Around, YACHT · RACING · ASSOCIATION · OF · LONG · ISLAND · SOVND ☩

The reverse bears a wreath surrounding center field left empty for inscription.

The edge is marked BRONZE.

The Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound traces its roots back to a 1906 meeting of nine or ten avid sailors, including George Granberry, Harry Jackson, Dr. A.E. Black and J.W. Alker. They had gathered in the Hotel Astor's yachting room and came up with the idea of the Handicap Yacht Racing Class of Long Island Sound. From the humble beginnings of six boats competing on one class the association quickly grew to hundreds of boats racing in multiple divisions and classes.

While I could not track down a date for the first medal award I am fairly confident that medals were awarded early on in the association's racing history and have dated the medal in the 1900's. A much more abstract (and much less expensive) version of the medal is still awarded today.

The circular medal measures 77mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Tiffany & Co. of New York.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
patina	Bronze with saddle-brown patina
edge6
diameter	77mm
weight	190.3g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 17:11

Bronze (smaller diameter)

Description

The obverse bears St. Bartholomew standing in front of cityscape, a model of the church in his left hand; to his right is a shield bearing a flaying knife. At his feet, MAY 1ST AD / MDCC CCXVII (ANS seal); Around, ✝ IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE OF S BARTHOLOMEWS CHURCH

The reverse bears cruciform composed of the shields of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, and the United States; in center round, a sailing ship. Around, BEHOLD THE TABERNACLE OF GOD WITH MEN & HE WILL DWELL WITH THEM

This is the 33rd official issue of the American Numismatic Society.

The circular medal comes in two sizes, 51mm and 38mm in diameter, and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The mintage is 3 pieces in gold (51mm), at least 11 pieces in silver (51mm) and an unknown number of large and small pieces in bronze.

References: ANS 33

Variant Details

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material	Bronze (larger diameter)
diameter	51mm
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze (smaller diameter)
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
diameter	38mm
weight	25.6g
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
diameter	51mm
mintage	11 reported

material	Gold
diameter	51mm
mintage	3 reported

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:45

Description

The obverse bears scene with Reverend Davenport preaching the sermon Temptations of the Wilderness to the colonists under large oak tree. Below image in center field, THE DESERT SHALL REJOICE; Around top, QUINNIPIACK; at bottom, 1638.

The reverse bears image of modern New Haven with harbor. Below image in center field, AND BLOSSOM AS THE ROSE; Around, THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW HAVEN - 1938.

The edge bears the marks ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO - BRONZE.

The medal measures 75mm in diameter and was struck by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO - BRONZE
diameter	75mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:41

Description

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

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	29 MEDALLIC ART CO NY.
diameter	83mm
weight	230g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:50