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“Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction” Medal

Walker Kirtland Hancock

“Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction” Medal

1939

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“Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction” Medal

Walker Kirtland Hancock

“Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction” Medal

Walker Kirtland Hancock

“Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction” Medal

1939

Physical Qualities Bronze, 3/16 x 2 7/8 in. (0.5 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152c

Inscribed: Obverse: "There Will Be Other Towers / For Thee to / Build / (c) / HANCOCK / 1940"

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Walker Kirtland Hancock

1900–1997

American, 1901 - 1998
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