Gold colored medal hanging from orange ribbon. Ribbon attached at opposite end with silver colored safety pin. Medal is cutout-like relief of two men (soldier on right and Indian on left) on either side of a stylized urn-shaped center with eagle on top with wings spread outward. At bottom center of urn is a flower and an anchor to right of flower.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Schumacher
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1913
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
On back of medal engraving "John Ross/ Delafield/ Elected/ May 1st 1913" in script with scrolls; below it stamped "JOHN SCHUMACHER NY/ STERLING."
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Medal
Height
1-3/4 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (4.4 x 3.8 cm)
Dimension Description
Ribbon
Width
1-3/8 in
Length
22 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 22 in. (3.5 x 55.9 cm)
Material
ribbon, sterling silver
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.93.569 a-c - Jewelry box - Used together
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom