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for George Washington Military and Civil Career "Wright & Bale" Medal
Artist/Maker
James Bale
Engraver
Charles Cushing Wright
(American, 1796 – 1854)
Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
George Washington Military and Civil Career "Wright & Bale" Medal
1834
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
INV.13700.2
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing left with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse bears inscription surrounded by oak wreath: "BORN FEB 22D. 1732./CHOSED COMMANDR. IN/CHIEF JULY 1776./CHOSED PRESD.1789./DIED DECR. 14. 1799./AGED 68 YEARS." Hole punched at top.MarkingsInscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "W. FT"
Inscription: obverse, at lower center, above border: "WRIGHT & BALE"
ClassificationsMEDALS
Z.3251
