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General U.S. Grant Commemorative Medal
Engraver
Depicted (American, 1822 – 1885)

General U.S. Grant Commemorative Medal

1868
Place madeGeneva, Switzerland, Europe
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm)
INV.2679
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of General Grant with legend: "GENERAL U.S. GRANT." Reverse contains inscription at center: "PATIENT OF TOIL,/SERENE AMIDST ALARMS,/INFLEXIBLE IN FAITH,/INVINCIBLE IN ARMS"; surrounding legend: "I INTEND TO FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE IF IT TAKES ALL SUMMER."
MarkingsInscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "(1868)" Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "HUGUES BOVY FECIT . GENEVE (SUISSE)
ClassificationsMEDALS