A) Commemorative medal coin, bronze colored. On front of coin in relief around outside circle says "SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK" on ribbon like banner and "1607 1775" across bottom/center of coin. On inside of circle is a crown at top with shield in center with beaver inside facing left in profile. Under shield are three arrows with points to left with rope wrapped around them. At bottom is a fleur-de-lys like symbol which also appears repeated throughout background.
B) Black leather-like covered jewelry box with mechanism (also covered) on one side to open and close (inside is brass colored) and hinged at opposite side. Box has rounded edges. Inside is lined with padded purple/navy satin on lid and satin continues over hinge and onto bottom (unpadded) and on to back of insert. Insert is a raised, molded piece that fits in bottom and has depressed circular shape in center for coin. Ribbon is attached to top side of insert and center of depression to aid in opening. Insert is navy velvet and ribbon tabs are also navy.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Medallic Art Company
Date made
1960
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
A) On back engraved "John/Ross Delafield/ elected 1908/ presented 1960".
B) Box is stamped "MEDALLIC ART CO./ NEW YORK" at top center on top cover.
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.93.571 A-B
MP.93.571
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Box
Height
3-1/2 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1 in. (8.9 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Coin
Depth
1/8 in
Diameter
2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1/8 x 2 in. (0.3 x 5.1 cm)
Material
Velvet, Metal Unspecified, Ribbon (s), brass, Paper, Satin
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom