1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Grand Army of the Republic medallion

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: x x 1 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0472
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Bronze (?) Grand Army of the Republic medallion features a profile bust of Abraham Lincoln in relief. An olive wreath encircles the bust. "Lincoln" is embossed around the proper left side. An eagle is embossed on the reverse clutching a flag with a star hanging from it; a soldier and a sailor clasp hands in front of Lady Liberty on the star. "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty, 1864-1865" is embossed around the edge. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum