St. Christophers Medal

Object/Artifact

-

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

St. Christophers Medal

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.195

Description

St. Christopher is the patron Saint of travelers. This badge may have been attached to an automobile to protect its passengers while out on the highways. It was made in 1921 by the L. V. Aronson Company in the USA, a metal works business. Mr. Aronson invented a safe match used in WWI and later the Ronson lighter.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

1921

Dimensions

Diameter

6 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB21

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair