Medal

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.53

Description

Eagle medallion: pressed flat shape of an eagle; one hole in each wing to attach to uniform; shield on chest, lined field; presumably part of U. S. Infantry officer's uniform.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1812 - 1815

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

3/4 in

Depth

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 7/8 in. (1.9 x 2.2 cm)

Material

White metal

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Tarnished.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.21 a-b - Box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

General Note

Note

Note: This was found in epaulette box MP.88.21 2/88 with cuff button MP.88.52.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor