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