Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
2000.12.30Description
Medal consisting of an upper bar, a ribbon, and a medallion. The bar is molded with the words, "PRO PATRIA". The grosgrain ribbon is striped red, white, and blue. The round medallion is molded on one side with an eagle over a smaller medallion showing the Vermont State House and the words, "CITY OF MONTPELIER, VT." It is molded on the other side with the inscription, "UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES 1917-1919 / MONTPELIER TO HER GALLANT SONS IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF A DUTY WELL PERFORMED INT HE WORLD WAR".Context
Present to Louis Bartlett Provost by the City of Montpelier, Vermont, in recognition of his service during World War I.Acquisition
Accession
2000.12Source or Donor
Peck, Louis Provost (1918-2008)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
1-3/4 inLength
2-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Provost, Louis Bartlett (1889-1955)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America