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Blank Award of the U.S. Coast Survey for "Gallery and Humanity"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a circular shape. Text on medal reads, "FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY DEC. 1848". The text is surrounded by a wreath. The medal shows signs of aging and wear. It is mounted on a gray background with a shadow visible to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
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