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Medal of Major General Z. Taylor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with raised profile portrait of man in military uniform. The man has short hair and is wearing a jacket with epaulets on the shoulder. The words "FOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR" are raised and stamped around the circular edge.

Artwork Details

Date: 1847
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 599 × 573 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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