Medal

Object/Artifact

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Saint Joseph's University

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

2013.OB.0672

Description

Round bronze colored metal award given to alum William J. Gross, class of 1938, in honor of his research with Johnson & Johnson in developing the Band-Aid. The medal includes and image of General Robert Wood Johnson with a microscope and beaker, surrounded by the words "THE JOHNSON MEDAL" on the front. The rear includes a female image with the words "JOHNSON MEDAL FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT/ WILLIAM J. GROSS/ 1960." The award was adopted in 1960. The medal is enclosed in a crimson velvet and black leather case.

Made/Created

Date made

2003

Notes

Date: / /

Material

Metal