Engraver
F. B. Smith
Depicted
George Brinton McClellan
(American, 1826 – 1885)
Medal: Maj. Gen. George McClellan
ca. 1870
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm)
INV.3498
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of George McClellan in laurel wreath facing left; legend: "MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE B. Mc CLELLAN/U.S. ARMY." Reverse shows American eagle with captured snake above a rock covered with American flag; legend: "THE UNION & CONSTITUTION/ONE AND INDIVISIBLE."Markingsinscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "F.B. SMITH F."
inscription: reverse, above exergual line: "F.B. SMITH F. N.Y."
ClassificationsMEDALS
John F. E. Hillen
May 7-13, 1864
1945.580.60
Unidentified artist
August 1861- February 1862
1945.580.15