Artist/Maker
James Earle Fraser
(1876 - 1953)
Artist/Maker
Medallic Art Company
(1903 - 2009)
Depicted
Theodore Roosevelt
(American, 1858 – 1919)
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association Founders Medal
1920
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm)
INV.3573
This medal was one of a number of award medals created for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association. The image of Roosevelt on the obverse of this example is based on a portrait bust modeled 1909-1910.
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Theodore Roosevelt facing right with dates at lower right of field: "MDCCCLVIII/MCMXIX." Reverse depicts flaming sword at center with surrounding legend: "ROOSEVELT . MEMORIAL . ASSOCIATION/FOUNDERS . MEDAL"; inscription: "IT I MVST CHOOSE/BETWEEN RIGHTEOVSNESS/AND PEACE I CHOOSE/RIGHTEOVSNESS."MarkingsInscription: reverse, at lower left of field: "J.E./FRASER/19[trademark symbol]20."
ClassificationsMEDALS