Medal

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a commemorative coin that features a detailed engraving of a rider on horseback, likely representing the Pony Express. Around the edge, the text reads "OREGON TRAIL MEMORIAL ASS'N PONY EXPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE" and includes the years "1860 - 1935,” symbolizing the commemoration period. The design artistically captures the historic significance of the Pony Express as a vital mail delivery service during America's westward expansion. The coin likely served as a tribute to the legacy of those who contributed to this pivotal communication network in the United States.

The image shows a commemorative coin that features a detailed engraving of a rider on horseback, likely representing the Pony Express. Around the edge, the text reads "OREGON TRAIL MEMORIAL ASS'N PONY EXPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE" and includes the years "1860 - 1935,” symbolizing the commemoration period. The design artistically captures the historic significance of the Pony Express as a vital mail delivery service during America's westward expansion. The coin likely served as a tribute to the legacy of those who contributed to this pivotal communication network in the United States.

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1991.10.3

Description

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