Blank Award of the U.S. Coast Survey for "Gallery and Humanity"
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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