Medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A bird (griffin) with spread wings is in the lower left corner. Above the griffin is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Multicolored ribbon attached to top. Made by Robbins Co.,…
Published onJan 09, 2024
1160. Medal
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1920s, cast 1930s
Material
Silver, enamel, grow-grain ribbon
Dimensions
1 ½ x 1 x 1/8 in. (3.8 x 2.5 x .03 cm)
Description
Medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A bird (griffin) with spread wings is in the lower left corner. Above the griffin is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Multicolored ribbon attached to top. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
1) eBay; Allison Sheridan; CPAC. Gift of Allison Sheridan and Chris Conklin in memory of Edward and Elizabeth Sheridan. UM2019.249; 2) eBay; Allison Sheridan; CPAC, Gift of Allison Sheridan and Chris Conklin. UM2020.8
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Possibly an early version of the 1934 Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal for Lawrence, MA cast by Robbins Co. Also seen as a pendant on two occasions, one in silver with "JFC" and "LIFE PASS" another with SFAL and with top 1/4 of medal removed.
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