One large bronze medallion, the front is decorated with a depiction of Christopher Columbus setting foot on land in the new world. At least 3 men are behind him, the nearest one carrying a large flag. Embossed on the left side "PLVS // VLTRA // CHRISTOPHER // COLVMBVS // OCT. X11 // MCCCCXCII"; "AVGUSTUS SAINT GAVDENS FECIT". The back of the medallion is decorated with a large rectangle with the inscription in it: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION // IN COMMEMORATION OF THE // FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY // OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS // MDCCCXCII // MDCCCXCIII // TO MISS THISTLE."; "C. E. BARBER FECIT". On top of the rectangle are two angels on either side of a globe, one blowing a horn, the other holding a pen and tablet. On either side of the rectangles are lit torches. And below the rectangle is an image of a tall ship.
Made/Created
Date made
1892
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"PLVS // VLTRA // CHRISTOPHER // COLVMBVS // OCT. X11 // MCCCCXCII"; "AVGUSTUS SAINT GAVDENS FECIT".
Notes
Embossed on the front of the medallion.
Transcription
"WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION // IN COMMEMORATION OF THE // FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY // OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS // MDCCCXCII // MDCCCXCIII // TO MISS THISTLE."; "C. E. BARBER FECIT".
