Medal

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a circular gold-toned medal with a detailed engraving of a rider on horseback in the center, signifying the iconic Pony Express. The words "PONY EXPRESS" arch along the top of the medal, while "STABLES MUSEUM" is inscribed along the bottom. The medal is suspended from a rustic-looking pin, suggesting it is designed to be worn or displayed. This pin appears to be made of a coppery metal and is attached to the medal via a small loop at the top. The background is a dark, textured fabric, which could highlight the medal's sheen and historical significance. The overall impression is of an artifact commemorating the historical mail service known for its horse-mounted delivery across the United States during the mid-19th century, embodying a sense of adventure and pioneering spirit through its design. The craftsmanship appears to reflect both a sense of pride and nostalgia, symbolizing a bygone era of communication that has captured the imagination of many as a legendary

The image depicts a circular gold-toned medal with a detailed engraving of a rider on horseback in the center, signifying the iconic Pony Express. The words "PONY EXPRESS" arch along the top of the medal, while "STABLES MUSEUM" is inscribed along the bottom. The medal is suspended from a rustic-looking pin, suggesting it is designed to be worn or displayed. This pin appears to be made of a coppery metal and is attached to the medal via a small loop at the top. The background is a dark, textured fabric, which could highlight the medal's sheen and historical significance. The overall impression is of an artifact commemorating the historical mail service known for its horse-mounted delivery across the United States during the mid-19th century, embodying a sense of adventure and pioneering spirit through its design. The craftsmanship appears to reflect both a sense of pride and nostalgia, symbolizing a bygone era of communication that has captured the imagination of many as a legendary

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1998.1.61

Description

Medal/on pin/"Pony Express, St.. Joseph, April 3"/" Pony Express Museum"/gold color

Collection

PONY EXPRESS

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

Diameter

1 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 12, 1998