Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892
White metal
Overall (diameter): 1 3/8 in. (35.6mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.154
DescriptionWhite metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing three-quarter length bust portrait of hatted Columbus holding chart within laurel border; legend: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO/ NATO/ 1456/ MORTO/ 1506." Reverse shows female Native American right standing, building with three ships at sea in background, crowned shield with griffin supporters above; legend: "RICORDO DELL' ESPOSIZIONE ITALO-AMERICANA GENOVA/1892"; in exergue.: " * 1492 - 1892 * "/ IV. CENTENARIO."ClassificationsMEDALS
