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United States Military Academy Sesquicentennial Medallion
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| Accession #: | 784.67 |
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| Title: | United States Military Academy Sesquicentennial Medallion |
| Object Type: | Medal, Commemorative |
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| Physical Description: | Large, heavy gold-colored metal medallion. Imprinted on one side: "UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - 1802-1952 - SESQUICENTENNIAL" surrounding a relief pattern of vertical sword, torch and wreath. Imprinted on other side: "WEST POINT - DUTY - HONOR - COUNTRY" surrounding an eagle, printed ribbon and shield. |
| Description: | This medallion marks West Point's U.S. Military Academy sesquicentennial, 1802-1952. The medal is one of six items collected by the Campbell-Powell family of Spokane, Washington, but little documentation exists for its use or specific association with the family. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Memorabilia (Communication)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter 3"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
metal (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
West Point Duty Honor Country (on one side) -- United States Military Academy 1802-1952 Sesquicentennial (on other side)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Helen Campbell Powell, 1930 |
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