1. Material:
  2. cloth (367)

Boy Scout medal

Creator:
M.A. Co.
Location:
New York, Monroe County, Rochester
Origin Date:
1959
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0574
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Boy Scout medal features a yellow grosgrain ribbon with a royal purple stripe down the center and an attached septagonal medallion. The medallion features a bust of Abraham Lincoln in low relief and is embossed with "Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, May 30-31, 1959" surrounding the bust. "Scout, walked in Lincoln's steps" and the maker's information is embossed on the reverse of the medallion. A straight pin is attached on the back of the ribbon.