Circular medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A winged shoe is on the lower left corner. Above the shoe is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1163. Medal for American Legion
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1920s, cast 1926
Material
Sterling silver, enamel, ribbon
Description
Circular medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A winged shoe is on the lower left corner. Above the shoe is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
eBay; CPAC. Gift of Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong. UM2019.253
Alternate Title(s)
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Notes / Sources
Used as American Legion Medal with added symbol above griffin. 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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