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Albert Laessle and Medallic Art Company

“America” Medal

1933

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“America” Medal

1933

Physical Qualities Bronze, 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (0.6 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152q
OBVERSE: Turkey and "America" REVERSE: ear of corn and "Abundance"

Inscribed: Obverse: "AMERICA / [signed] ALBERT- / LAESSLE" with image of empty tortoise shell below signature Reverse: "ABUNDENCE"

Markings: Marked on edge: "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TENTH ISSUE, / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y."

Artist

Albert Laessle

1876–1953

American, 1877-1954
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Manufacturer

Medallic Art Company

1902–2017

1903-2018
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