Medal of Greek goddess Athena holding branch, with owl on a pile of books and a lamp on a pedestal. Grow grain ribbon with pin affixed to top. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1162. Athena - American Legion Medal
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
c. 1911-1912, cast 1945
Material
Silver, ribbon
Description
Medal of Greek goddess Athena holding branch, with an owl on a stack of books and a lamp on a pedestal. Designed by George Nerney c. 1911-1912, executed by Christian Petersen. Made for Chas. Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA. Grow grain ribbon with pin affixed to top.
Markings
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Provenance / Location
eBay; Allison Sheridan; CPAC. Gift of Allison Sheridan in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Riley Sheridan, a long-time history teacher. UM2020.9
Alternate Title(s)
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Notes / Sources
Advertised in three iterations in the Robbins Co. catalogue The Robbins Company formerly the Chas. M. Robbins Co. (parts I-III) n.d. 1912 and after. Catalogue held in the Robbins Co. archives, Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Attleboro, MA.
Reproduced in 1923 for the Hollywood Military Academy (High School) by the Robbins Co.; Image: Transmission (Northern Natural Gas Co.), Vol. VIII No. 2, 1960.
Original drawing for medal is in the Robbins Archives, Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Attleboro, MA.
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