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The medal's obverse bears flying bird with American shield iover ship's sterring wheel. Inscribed in wheel, UNITED STATES - FIDELITY AND - GUARANTY COMPANY / · 1896 ·; In exergue, U.S.F. & G. / BALTIMORE / MARYLAND
The reverse bears flying bird over wreath. Sword with 1896 at left, staff with 1946 at right; between, FIFTY YEARS / OF / INSURANCE / AND / SURETYSHIP
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter. No mintage is reported.
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 | |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 165g |
| mintage | unknown |
This medal's obverse bears bust of Dickey in center field. To left and right, two panels of text vertically bordered by flowers. In exergue, WILLIAM JAMES DICKEY / 1814 - FOUNDER - 1896 / WM. J. DICKEY
The reverse bears two sheep in central field within ring bearing incuse legend 1838 W · J · DICKEY & SONS 1938 / ONE CENTURY; around, bearded angel and scenes from textile plant; at bottom, open book with flower over it; signed at bottom right, Louis Rosenthal
William James Dickey (1814 - 1896) was the founder of W.J. Dickey & Sons, a Maryland based textile manufacturing company. Founded in Baltimore in 1838, the company remained in business until 1972 when it ceased operations, probably during the demise of most of most U.S. American textile manufacturers due to global competition.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whitehead-Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintage is reported..
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 | WHITEHEAD-HOAG BRONZE |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 182.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears female figure holding star-emblazoned American Legion shield, facing torch-bearing girl. Around, (star) (star) (star) HONOR (star) SCHOLARSHIP (star) SERVICE (star) (star) (star) / AMERIANISM (star) LEADERSHIP (star) COURAGE
The reverse bears American Eagle in flight over American flag and award panel. On panel, AWARDED TO / HENRIETTA RENKER / BY / A L A UNIT No 344 / JULY 22 1929; around, (star) (star) AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY (star) DEPT. OF PENNA (star) (star) / SCHOOL AWARD
The circular medal measures 50.5mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.
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 | |
| diameter | 50.5mm |
| weight | 80.6g |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears two giant LNG tankers on the ocean.
The reverse bears islands of Japan and Indonesia with labeled routes of tanker ships. Around, ENERGY TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION / AMERICAN LEGION MERCHANT MARINE AWARD; ship names LNG AQUARIUS, LNG ARIES, LNG CAPRICORN, LNG GEMINI, LNG LEO, LNG LIBRA, LNG TAURUS, LNG VIRGO; dated at bottom, 1985
The antecedent to the modern ETG companies was Marine Transport Lines, then the world's fifth largest shipping company, sold in order to form the first of the modern ETG Companies, Energy Transportation Group, Inc., in 1972. ETG financed, constructed and operated a US$1 billion fleet of eight 125kcm LNG ships which at its peak moved annually over 15% of all LNG produced in the world. ETG shipping companies pioneered modern ship and port safety techniques, operating procedures, certifications and insurance concepts for LNG shipping still used today.
During its 25-year Indonesia-to-Japan trades, ETG ships safely delivered over 3,000 cargoes without any cargo loss. This record represented the most LNG shipped worldwide by a single fleet.
The circular medal measures 76.5mm and was struck in a base metal. No mintage is reported.
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| material | Base metal |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze patina |
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 76.5mm |
| weight | 125.5g |
| mintage | unknown |
This uniface medal's obverse bears a horse in full gallop with rider bent over horse's neck and whip in hand. An Art Deco sun on the horizon on the left. Above, INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION / NEW YORK - 1936; signed near sun, MAHONRI. In empty field below, AWARDED TO.
The bottom edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO NY for the bronze medal and MEDALLIC ART CO NY - FINE GOLD for the medal of unknown composition.
The medal was produced in both bronze and silver. Silver copies are held by the Cleveland Museum of Art and the American Numismatic Society (1936.130.1). The medals were awarded to exhibitors.
This rectangular medal measures 84mm x 55mm and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York in both bronze and silver. No mintages are reported.
References: MACo 1936-027, Marqusee 411
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 2 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| dimensions | 84mm x 55mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| dimensions | 84mm x 55mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears conjoined busts of Peter MacGregor Fraser and James Lee Loomis, r. Around, · PETER MACGREGOR FRASER · JAMES LEE-LOOMIS · / THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; signed at left, (ELB monogram)
The reverse bears CM logo in shape of greek temple. Around, THE STRENGTH OF A CENTURY / SAFEGUARDS YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE; across, 1846 - 1946
The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company merged with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1996, the year of its 150th anniversary.
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 1946-027
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 76.3mm |
| weight | 169.3g |
| mintage | unknown |
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| material | 14Kt Gold |
|---|---|
| edge6 | 14KT |
| diameter | 57.2mm |
| weight | 146.8g |
| mintage | unknown |
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
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 | MACO-NY-BRONZE |
| diameter | 63.4mm |
| weight | 137g |
| mintage | unknown |
The uniface medallion bears two airships facing left and one balloon over stylized clouds at bottom. Around top, YEARS OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS; at left, large 35; at lower right, GOOD (logo) YEAR / LEADER IN / LIGHTER THAN / AIR CRAFT; signed at 5 o'clock, (RC monogram)
Based on my auction experience, this medallion is pretty rare. It is also one of the signed medallions of the series so we can be sure that it was designed by Rene Paul Chambellan.
The circular medallion measures 108mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1948-041-x35
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 | |
| diameter | 104mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears an eagle standing guard over nest with two eggs in front of Independence Hall and rising sun. Signed, ALBERT LAESSLE.
The reverse bears a laurel wreath around central field with rising sun and legend MEDAL OF AWARD. Around, SESQUICENTENNIAL - INTERNATIONAL - EXPOSITION - PHILADELPHIA / 1776 - 1926.
Leassle designed this medal for an exposition on his "home turf" in Philadelphia. He was justly awarded with his own medal in gold.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck by Baily Banks & Biddle Co., Philadelphia. No mintage is reported.
References: Marqusee 235
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 | Gold-plated bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | B.B.B. Co. PHILA. |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 145.8g |
| mintage | unknown |