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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

1940

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Walker Kirtland Hancock

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

1940

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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