Commemorative medal

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Commemorative medal

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.465 a-b

Description

A) Red ribbon with blue border tapers downward with silver clasp attached to round circular medal. Medal contains two raised circles: Left one contains raised "American" eagle and reads "V.C.A.S.N.Y. 1790"; right one contains American flag and cannon and reads "Pro Patria et Jure Gentium". Rim of medal reads "170th Anniversary 1790-1960". B) Small card, typed, reads "The Veterans Corps of Artillery, New York 1790-1960".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1960

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.93.465 A-B

MP.93.465

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (8.9 x 3.8 cm)

Material

silver, ribbon

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing