Medal

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a commemorative coin celebrating the Pony Express Centennial, as indicated by the inscription "National Pony Express Centennial Association" along the outer edge. The coin features a detailed image of a rider on horseback in the center, representative of the historic mail service that operated in 1860-1861. The years "1860-1960" are inscribed at the bottom, marking the centennial. The coin appears to be made of a metallic material and is set against a textured, purple fabric background, which enhances its visibility and highlights the intricate designs and inscriptions.

The image depicts a commemorative coin celebrating the Pony Express Centennial, as indicated by the inscription "National Pony Express Centennial Association" along the outer edge. The coin features a detailed image of a rider on horseback in the center, representative of the historic mail service that operated in 1860-1861. The years "1860-1960" are inscribed at the bottom, marking the centennial. The coin appears to be made of a metallic material and is set against a textured, purple fabric background, which enhances its visibility and highlights the intricate designs and inscriptions.

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1991.1.83

Description

Medal/ copper color metal/ " National XP Centennial Assoc. 1860 - 1960" running ride/ reverse: Russell, Majors Waddell- founders

Collection

HISTORY

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Medal

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Decoration of Honor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Award

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Achievement Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

1/8 in

Diameter

1-3/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 27, 1991