General John Pershing, designed in 1918 by Christian Petersen. Cast by Whitehead and Hoag, 1938. Linn County Centennial commemorative medal. Bronze. Medallion design with front facing Pershing surrounded by band of text LINN COUNTY’S OWN NATIVE SON
Published onJan 09, 2024
1183. General John Pershing
Recto side. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Verso side of medal.
Date
1918, struck 1938
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) [diameter]
Description
General John Pershing, designed in 1918 by Christian Petersen. Cast by Whitehead and Hoag, 1938. Linn County Centennial commemorative medal. Bronze. Medallion design with front facing Pershing surrounded by band of text “LINN COUNTY’S OWN NATIVE SON”
Markings
Inscription: LINN COUNTY’S OWN NATIVE SON
Provenance / Location
eBay; Edward Sheridan; CPAC, Gift of Edward D. Sheridan. UM2018.54
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