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Metropolitan Life Insurance Exhibit Medal

1939
Place madeUnited States, North America
Gilt copper
Overall (Medal): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
1941.426
DescriptionGilt copper struck medal with obverse showing Trylon and Perisphere, radiant; legend: "METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE EXHIBIT"; inscription: "NEW YORK/WORLD/FAIR." Reverse depicts upper section of Metlife skyscraper with legend above: "THE LIGHT THAT NEVER FAILS"; inscription below: "METROPOLITAN/LIFE INSURANCE/COMPANY."
ClassificationsMEDALS