References: Baxter 246, MACo 1917-016
All Medals
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y. |
dimensions | 63mm x 51.2mm |
weight | 78.5g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears the New York World's Fair motif of trylon and perisphere. To left of trylon, 1939; across, N - EW YORK / WORLD'S / FAIR.
The medal's reverse bears boy painting poster with World's Fair motif in front of eagle. Around, NATIONAL POSTER COMPETITION.
The National Poster Competition was officially announced on March 30, 1937 and was open to students throughout the United States. Participants could submit original poster designs for the New York World's Fair of 1939/40.
The medal was struck in bronze and silver, with the silver pieces being much rarer than those struck in bronze.
This medal measures 51mm (2in) in diameter and was struck by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintages are reported.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 51mm |
mintage | unknown |
material | Silver |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 51mm |
mintage | unknown |
Chambellan designed this medal for the Allegheny Ludlum Steel company that was formed in 1938 by the merger of the Allegheny Steel Company of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania and the Ludlum Steel Company of Watervliet, New York. In 1996 it became part of Allegheny Technologies. I found a newspaper reference to the medal being awarded in 1946, which dates it to the period between 1938 and 1946. Dick Johnson dates it to 1946.
The obverse bears a bare chested steel worker wearing insulated gloves wielding a long rod, with machinery in the background. Above, THE PRESIDENT'S MEDAL; signed CHAMBELLAN / SC. The reverse bears a branch and a star with the embedded letters A-L. Around, ALLEGHENY LUDLUM AWARD; dedication in center, TO HONOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.
This bronze medal has a diameter of 98mm (3 7/8in). It was struck by the Medallic Art Company but it does not bear a maker's mark, maybe due to the chrome plating.
References: MACo 1946-013
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material | Chrome-plated bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 98mm |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears barefoot, aproned metalworker, holding chasing hammer and graver, kneeling on dais in dynamic pose, facing right; anvil to his left. Around top, THE ROBBINS COMPANY; on dais, CRAFTSMEN / IN METAL
The reverse bears legend flanked by laurel branches: COMPLIMENTS / OF / THE ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO / MASSACHUSETTS / ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES / BADGES - SOUVENIRS / ~ MEDALS ~ / COLLEGE AND SCHOOL / JEWELRY
Medals or plaquettes made to showcase and advertise a maker's services were called "storecards" and quite common in the first half of the 20th century. This is probably the nicest storecard in my posession and it is full of ambiguity. The young metal worker appears to be kneeling in revery, but in a pose that could also be seen as a dynamic leap. His left hand holding the graver is held out straight whereas the right hand holding the chasing hammer dangles relaxed behind him. I find myself intrigued by the design.
The circular medal measures 79.3mm in diameter and was strucki n bronze by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Neither artist nor mintage or date are known to me and I would appreciate any additional information.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 79.3mm |
weight | 198.7g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears Merlin and knights watching Arthur drawing the sword from an anvil. On anvil, incuse EXCALIBUR; on building at left, signed JDL sc. with initials in script.
The reverse bears a mountaintop castle with six towers around keep; clouds behind. Below, CAMELOT.
While the Arthurian legend is very popular and has been told, retold, and re-retold many times, I have never been a fan of anything but the original and the most faithful renditions. This medal with its mythical castle and a somewhat stylized depiction of the crucial moment in Arthur's life does not talk to me like many of the other medals of the series do.
This design by Di Lorenzo was chosen as the 107th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series.
The medal measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. Its reported mintage is 750 pieces in bronze and an unknown number of pieces in silver.
References: MACo 1930-001-107, SoM 107
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
edge6 | (C) 1983 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE |
edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 107TH ISSUE MARCH 1983, JOSEPH DI LORENZO |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | 750 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
material | Bronze |
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patina | Golden bronze without patina |
edge6 | (C) 1983 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE |
edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 107TH ISSUE MARCH 1983, JOSEPH DI LORENZO |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | 750 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
material | Silver |
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edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 107TH ISSUE MARCH 1983, JOSEPH DI LORENZO |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | unknown, 700 authorized |
The obverse bears settler in wild forest kneeling, studying footprint. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS; signed at bottom right, E L DAUB
The reverse bears settler before shore scene with pinnace and large ship in background. Above, SOUTH CAROLINA
This was the 22nd of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1994.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 22
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 76mm |
mintage | unknown |
References: MACo 1967-151-011
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CONN. |
diameter | 69.8mm |
weight | 170.9g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears portrait of Patrick Cardinal Hayes facing three quarters left. Around, + PATRICK · CARDINAL · HAYES + / APRIL · 30 · 1924
The medal's reverse bears the coat of arms of the diocese of New York. Around, + CONGRATULATORY · BANQUET + / CATHOLIC CLUB; signed TIFFANY & CO.
Patrick Joseph Hayes (1867-1938) was born in Manhattan as the son of poor Irish immigrants. He rose quickly through the church hierarchy and was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by pope Pius XI on March 24th, 1924.
This medal was issued as a commemorative of an April 30th dinner held by the Catholic Club of New York to celebrate the occasion.
The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Tiffany and Co. of New York. No mintage is reported.
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patina | Bronze with dark brown patina |
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edge6 | BRONZE |
diameter | 63.4mm |
weight | 97.3g |
mintage | unknown |
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
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MACO-NY-BRONZE |
diameter | 63.4mm |
weight | 140.9g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears beautifully detailed vase within beaded border. Around, THE GARDEN CLUB / OF AMERICA
The reverse bears crossed laurel branches around bottom half, center field empty for inscription. Signed at lower right, HARRIET W FRISHMUTH 1934
References: MACo 1935-007
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 |
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edge6 | |
mintage | unknown |