Honor and Welcome the British and French War Commissions
Entry/Object ID
MP.93.579
Description
Gold medal attached to navy ribbon with bar pin across top that says "COMMITTEE" across front framed with texture around outside. Medal has head profile of female classical figure in relief; around outside of circle it says "TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFE FOR DEMOCRATIC . WE ARE ONE". On back it says "TO HONOR AND WELCOME THE BRITISH AND FRENCH WAR . COMMISSIONS * May 1917 */ NEW NETHERLAND FOUNDED 1614" In center is a pilgrim-like man on left and Mayflower-like ship in background and Indian on right and beaver below scene.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1917
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
3-3/4 in
Width
1-3/4 in
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (9.5 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm)
Material
ribbon, Metal Unspecified
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.93.581 - Commemorative medal - Used together
MP.93.578 a-b - Jewelry box - Used together
MP.93.580 - Commemorative medal - Used together
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
Cross reference: MP.93.578-.581
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom