Medals bearing Animals

References:   MACo 1967-151-003

References:   MACo 1968-018

References:   MACo 1971-187

The medal's obverse bears a fish, a schooner under full sail and a sea gull in flight. Around edge, GLOUCESTER MASSACHUSETTS; signed under fish, G. Aarons 1973

The medal's reverse bears painter's palette with brushes, writer's book, and sculptor's mallet. Around top, 350TH ANNIVERSARY; at bottom, 1623 - 1973

Gloucester is a coastal city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts. That beautiful part of Massachusetts has traditionally attracted artists who had their summer studios there or lived there year round. Aarons was no exception to this trend. For many years he had studios in Brookline and Gloucester and, as a long-time resident, was honored with the task of creating the commemorative town medal that combines the coastal and artistic elements of the community.

The medal measures 38.1mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company.

Many thanks to Fred Beihl (www.StewartstownCoinShop.com, 717-993-3163) who sent me the images and measurements.

References:   MACo 1972-099

The obverse bears conjoined busts of Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband Archer M. Huntington facing right. Above, AMICI - HVMANI - GENERIS; below, ARCHER M. HUNTINGTON / ANNA HYATT HUNTINGTON

The reverse bears Anna Hyatt Huntington's Fighting Stallions sculpture, one rider hanging on to mane of his steed, the other about to be trampled under his horse's hooves. In exergue, BROOKGREEN / GARDENS; at lower right, ANNA HYATT / HUNTINGTON

This was the first of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals issued in 1973.

Carl Paul Jennewein was a sculptor, trustee and chairman at Brookgreen Gardens and designed the first issue in the member medal series.

The medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References:   BG 1

The medal's obverse bears Irish Setter, facing left. Above, IRISH SETTER; below, AKC RECOGNITION 1878; signed at left, R. J. BROWN

The reverse bears Westminster Kennel Club's coat of arms. Around, THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL FOUNDATION

This is one of four medal issued by the Westminster Kennel Foundation featuring different dog breeds.  The other three are poodle, beagle, and Saint Bernard. The date on the obverse represents the year in which the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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 1973-208-002

The medal's obverse bears beagle, facing left; tiny bunny hopping away at left. Above, BEAGLE; below, AKC RECOGNITION 1885; signed at left, R. J. BROWN

The reverse bears Westminster Kennel Club's coat of arms. Around, THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL FOUNDATION

This is one of four medal issued by the Westminster Kennel Foundation featuring different dog breeds.  The other three are poodle, Irish setter, and Saint Bernard.

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 1973-208-003

The medal's obverse bears Saint Bernard, facing left. Above, SAINT BERNARD; below, AKC RECOGNITION 1885; signed at left, R. J. BROWN

The reverse bears Westminster Kennel Club's coat of arms. Around, THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL FOUNDATION

This is one of four medal issued by the Westminster Kennel Foundation featuring different dog breeds.  The other three are Poodle, Beagle, and Irish Setter. The date on the obverse represents the year in which the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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 1973-208-004

The obverse bears reclining stag before flowering plants. Signed in exergue at right, G K LATHROP

The reverse bears bird, possibly a crossbill, perched on cone, working to extract seeds from it. Around, BROOKGREEN / GARDENS

This was the second of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1974.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References:   BG 2

This medal's obverse bears muscular male figure standing in water, holding back two horses with outstretched arms; clouds and lightning in background.  Around, COMMEMORATING THE DEDICATION OF LIBBY DAM / KOOTENAI RIVER MONTANA - AUGUST 24, 1975; signed over water at right, WEIN, Sc.

The reverse bears two jumping fish above conjoined American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf. Above, CONSTRUCTED BY THE / U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS / UNDER THE COUMBIA RIVER TREATY / BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES / AND CANADA

This is a really handsome medal that is somewhat reminiscent of much earlier art deco medals.

The circular medal was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut.

References:   MACo 1975-152