Medal

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a commemorative coin featuring the Pony Express, with the text "Nation Trail Memorial Assn" and "Pony Express Diamond Jubilee" engraved around the edges, along with the years "1860" and "1985" signifying an anniversary. The central design depicts a rider in motion on horseback, capturing the historic essence of the Pony Express, and the coin itself rests against a dark, textured background that highlights its metallic sheen. The intricate details of the horse and rider emphasize the significance of this historical mail delivery service, celebrated through this coin.

The image shows a commemorative coin featuring the Pony Express, with the text "Nation Trail Memorial Assn" and "Pony Express Diamond Jubilee" engraved around the edges, along with the years "1860" and "1985" signifying an anniversary. The central design depicts a rider in motion on horseback, capturing the historic essence of the Pony Express, and the coin itself rests against a dark, textured background that highlights its metallic sheen. The intricate details of the horse and rider emphasize the significance of this historical mail delivery service, celebrated through this coin.

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1991.30.3

Description

Medal/ silver colored/ "Oregon Trail Memorial Ass'n - Pony Express Diamond Jubilee" "1860 - 1935" running horse and rider/ reverse:"Changing Ponies"

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

1-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 27, 1991