Medallion, Commemorative

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Medallion, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

1.06.189

Description

Boy Scout Medallion. Material: metal. Size: 1" diameter. Description: gold colored metal; coin shaped; stamped graphic on one side: winged mythological beast; stamped print on reverse side: "Piasa Bird Countil, 112, Boy Scouts of America, The National Jamboree, 1937, Compliments Western Cartridge Co."

Context

Credited as part of the Robert E. Hodgson collection from National Jamboree, 1937, Boy Scouts, Washington, D. C. The Piasa or Piasa Bird is a legendary creature that was depicted in a mural painted by Native Americans on a cliff above the Mississippi River.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Medallion, Commemorative

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

May 10, 2006

Update Date

July 25, 2025