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Major General William H. Harrison

Moritz Fürst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a raised edge, featuring a profile portrait of a man with short curly hair wearing a military uniform. The man's head and shoulders are visible. He has a braid hanging from his right shoulder. His uniform has epaulets on both shoulders. The words "MAJOR GENERAL" are written at the top left of the medal, curving around the edge. The words "WILLIAM H. HARRISON" are written at the top right, also curving around the edge. Small text at the bottom center appears to read "BUNTZEL". The medal is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 549 px
Museum record:
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